Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:
As we approach the observance of Veterans Day, I invite each of you to join me in a collective moment of reflection and appreciation to honor those who have served in our nation’s military.
Our veterans’ willingness to serve has safeguarded the freedoms that underpin the very fabric of our society—freedoms that allow us to speak, to learn, and to grow in a space of unbound possibility. As we acknowledge their sacrifices, let us also renew our commitment to the principles they have defended with such steadfast resolve.
You are also welcome to participate in our Veterans Day observance, hosted by the Monmouth University Student Veterans Association, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 in the Rebecca Stafford Student Center, to honor the service of our own military-affiliated students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Recalling the armistice that ended World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will also toll the bells 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, ringing our national anthem in thanks for the service of our veterans, and with the hope for peace.
Dr. Patrick F. Leahy
President