The Town of Fountain Hills will salute America’s heroes this Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Fountain Park.  The event is coordinated by Tait D. Elkie, Sr. Vice Commander of American Legion Post 58, with participation from VFW Post 7507, Marine Corps League Detachment 1439, and other veterans’ organizations.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Major Ann Ching, a U.S. Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient.  During her distinguished military career, Ching served as an Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, deploying to Iraq in 2003–2004 as the only defense attorney in Northern Iraq.  Ching earned multiple Meritorious Service Medals and a Humanitarian Service Medal for her work in Japan.  Following her military service, Ching has continued to serve the veteran community through teaching, legal advocacy, and pro bono work.

The ceremony will also feature remarks from Mayor Gerry Friedel, musical performances by Debbie Fisher and Tommy Holloway, and a flag line presented by the Patriot Guard Riders. The posting and retrieval of colors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 58 Color Guard.

After the ceremony, the public is invited to American Legion Post 58 on Parkview Ave. for drinks and camaraderie. All members of the community are invited to attend this event to honor and thank those who have served in United States’ armed forces.