Veterans Day Mayor's Message

Published on November 11, 2026

Every Veterans Day, we come together as a nation to honor the brave men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to our country have protected the freedoms we enjoy and helped shape the nation we are proud to call home.

Here in Fort Lauderdale, we are especially grateful for the veterans who call our community home. Their service to our country may have ended, but their contributions continue through their leadership, volunteerism and dedication to making our city a better place. Veterans Day is also an opportunity to recognize the families who have stood beside our service members, often making sacrifices of their own. To every veteran and military family in Fort Lauderdale, please know that your service and sacrifice are deeply appreciated.

I invite our neighbors to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. for the City’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, presented in partnership with William C. Morris American Legion Post 36. The ceremony will take place at the North American F-86H Sabre Jet Memorial in Holiday Park, 1150 G. Harold Martin Drive.

Together with our local veterans organizations, we will pay tribute to those who have served, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and reaffirm our community’s enduring gratitude to the men and women of our Armed Forces.

I hope you will join us for this meaningful occasion as we honor our nation’s heroes.

On behalf of the City of Fort Lauderdale, thank you to all who have served. Your courage, dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Dean J. Trantalis

Mayor

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