Veterans Day in Greater Morristown starts early with flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, hosted by Atlantic Health.
Participants will gather at 9:30 am at 475 South St. in Morristown, near the flagpole at the first building on the left. A second ceremony is planned for approximately 11 am outside Morristown Medical Center. Bus transportation will be provided between locations.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
The Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township will present its annual Veterans Day ceremonies, starting at 10 am at the Morris Township Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave.
The program at the Township’s Veterans Monument will feature the Morristown High School Marching Band, wreath placements, an honor guard and taps.
A procession to the Morristown Green begins at 10:30 am, followed by an 11 am ceremony on the Green, featuring more patriotic music, recognition of hometown heroes and remarks by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick J. Doyle of Morris Township.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Doyle flew F-15 fighter jets and accumulated more than 1,500 flight hours during a military career that included deployments to Korea. He retired in 2021 after 11 years of active duty and 10 years in the Air Force Reserve.
Wednesday’s ceremonies are dedicated to the memory of former ceremonial officers J. Robert Tracey and Arthur Grant.
Honor guard wreath placements and firing detail services also are scheduled at local veterans memorials, starting at 7:45 am.
Refreshments will follow the Green ceremony at Mt. Kemble Fire Station No. 1, on Spring Brook Road in Morris Township.
Rain plan: In case of inclement weather, all Wednesday ceremonies will move indoors to the Morris Township Municipal Building at 11 am.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Morris County honors six veterans
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at 7 pm Thursday, in the county Administration and Records Building, 10 Court St., Morristown.
Six local veterans will receive Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals:
- Calvin F. Smith, Montville
- Darwin R. Martell, Wharton
- Raymond Jones, Denville
- Clifford Keezer, Boonton
- Thomas Ryan, Pompton Plains
- Robert M. Basinski, Boonton
The commissioners also will honor the memories of two local patriots of the American Revolution, as Morris County concludes its celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
The event coincides with Operation Green Light, a nationwide initiative encouraging residents, businesses and governments to display green lights in support of veterans. Morris County is extending its observance through Nov. 12 and inviting the public to participate.
Thursday’s ceremony is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the county’s Facebook page.
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