celebrating the service of veterans
For more than 30 years, Perimeter School students, faculty, and staff have gathered to honor our nation's veterans and express gratitude for their service. Join us in person or online on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 AM in the Perimeter Church Sanctuary for this cherished tradition.
Through music, tributes, and expressions of gratitude, our students will honor the men and women who have served our country. The program will include beloved traditions, including the recognition of veterans during the Armed Forces Medley.
We encourage veterans to wear their uniforms or insignias to indicate their branch of service. A reception for all guests will immediately follow the celebration. Accessible parking and curbside assistance will be available.
For those joining us online, the celebration will be livestreamed on Perimeter Church's YouTube channel.
We are honored to welcome Colonel Stacy G. Friesen
We are honored to welcome Colonel Stacy G. Friesen of the United States Air Force as the speaker for this year’s Veterans Celebration. Currently serving as Command Surgeon for the Air Force District of Washington at Joint Base Andrews, Colonel Friesen began her military career as an enlisted dental technician before becoming a commissioned officer in the Nurse Corps. Her distinguished career includes leadership positions across the Air Force, four deployments supporting overseas military operations, and numerous military honors, including the Legion of Merit.
The impact of celebrating veterans at Perimeter School
Our program began as a classroom inspiration in 1995 and has become an impressive and exciting event growing beyond the walls of Perimeter School and Perimeter Church. In past years, over 2,500 people have attended, including 280 veterans from all branches of the military. Over the years, Perimeter School has discovered that many veterans have never experienced any level of appreciation for their military service. Many of these men and women leave our program emotionally overwhelmed at the gratefulness expressed.
“Before attending Perimeter School’s Veterans Celebration, I never really had the chance to be with a large group of veterans of all ages. This provided the perfect opportunity to do so. It is always so touching to see other veterans and hear Their stories rather than just knowing my experience. It always grabs my heart.”