Veterans Day Ceremonies in Morristown & Morris Township
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Morristown & Morris Township
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
10am at Morris Township Municipal Building, Morris Township, followed by 11am on the Morristown Green, Morristown
Join the Memorial and Veterans Day Association of Morristown and Morris Township, along with members of the Town and Township governing bodies, as the community comes together to honor all who have served.
Schedule
7:45am – Wreath-Laying at Local Memorials: Honor guard wreath placements and firing detail services take place at veterans’ memorials throughout the Town and Township. Participants meet at the Morris Township Municipal Building, and transportation is provided. To take part, email administration@morristwp.com.
10am – Ceremony at the Township’s Veterans Monument: Held at the Morris Township Municipal Building, 50 Woodland Ave., with the Morristown High School Marching Band, wreath placements, an honor guard, and taps.
10:30am – Procession to the Morristown Green
11am – Ceremony on the Morristown Green: Patriotic music, recognition of hometown heroes, and remarks from retired Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick J. Doyle of Morris Township.
Following the Green ceremony – Refreshments: Served at Mt. Kemble Fire Station No. 1, Spring Brook Road, Morris Township.
About the Speaker
Lt. Col. Patrick J. Doyle is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who flew F-15 fighter jets and logged more than 1,500 flight hours, including deployments to Korea. He retired in 2021 after 11 years of active duty and 10 years in the Air Force Reserve.
This year’s ceremonies are dedicated to the memory of former ceremonial officers J. Robert Tracey and Arthur Grant.
Rain Plan: If the weather is bad, all ceremonies move indoors to the Morris Township Municipal Building at 11am.
Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifice.