Veterans Day is next Saturday and the city of Independence will mark the occasion by welcoming a unique, traveling exhibit.
The Eyes of Freedom will be in Independence next week and Coffeyville Tourism Director Amy Dollar says all area residents should go see this traveling memorial dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of those who answer our nation's call.
The memorial will arrive in Independence around 10am on Wednesday and area residents are invited to line up along North Penn Avenue near Memorial Hall to help welcome the display to town. There will be an opening ceremony that evening at 6pm at Memorial Hall and viewing will be available from 9am until 4pm on November 9th and 10th at the Civic Center. On Veterans Day, viewing will be from 9am to 4pm with a closing ceremony at 4 o'clock.
