PUEBLO, CO — Monday is Veterans Day, and Pueblo is the "Home of the Heroes." According to the City of Pueblo, there are more Medal of Honor recipients per capita in Pueblo than anywhere else.
A celebration will take place at the Riverwalk on Monday. The event is hosted by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and kicks off at 11 a.m. and should last until noon.
They say there will be a flyover with planes flown by retired and former United States Air Force pilots. There will be speeches from three veterans followed by a lunch.
As far as other events on Monday, the parade has been rescheduled. Now, that should take place on Saturday at 10 am.
Original Drawing of the Purple Heart on display at the Money Museum
The Money Museum in Colorado Springs features an original drawing of the medal by its designer, John Sinnock. It gives people the chance to learn about the history of the medal, and it's representation of the dangers members of the Armed Forces face.
