Instead, she accepted the honor a month later at St. Agnes Church in Chicago Heights, the home parish for Chicago Heights Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary Post 1060. "I felt honored," she said.

This Veterans Day, it's important to honor our warriors. I'm a former Navy SEAL and I know one of the best ways to empower our veterans is through prayer. It's an act of solidarity.

1 of 4 Veterans from students' families and the community enter Mater Dei Catholic School for a prayer service and luncheon Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (Photo courtesy Mater Dei Catholic School) ...

The Cape and Islands will mark Veterans Day in several towns this weekend with parades, prayers and a chance to hear about the experiences of men and women who served in our country’s armed forces.