Throughout our many years serving our Broomfield friends and neighbors, our staff at Rundus Funeral Home has shared this sentiment: There is no greater honor than caring for veterans and their families. For us, it’s one way to say thank you to the brave men and women who give so much to protect our American ideals of freedom, justice, and equality.

Our servicemen and women magnify the courage and national pride that sets the United States apart and we recognize the sacrifices they and their families make along the way.

As Veterans Day approaches, we think of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. There is no way we can adequately express our appreciation for what these citizens have done and continue to do for us. For their willingness to serve and devote themselves so wholeheartedly to making our country and our world a safer place to live.

Join us in sharing gratitude with veterans. Consider these ideas:

Attend the Broomfield Veterans Museum Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 12 p.m.

Here’s a rundown of events as detailed on the museum’s Facebook page:

Prelude Music: Mile High Fife and Drum Corps
Welcome and Introduction: Lew Roman, President, Broomfield Veterans Museum
Invocation: Chaplain Lynn Albi, CAPT (ret), USN, AL Post 58
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Davis, COL(ret), USMC
Presentation of Color Guard: American Legion Post 58, Broomfield
Present Arms for Gun Salute: American Military Living History Association
Gun Salute: American Legion Post 58, Broomfield
Musical Response: Rocky Mountain Brassworks, Broomfield Civic Chorus
Taps: Tom Rudd
Closing Invocation: Chaplain Lynn Albi, CAPT (ret), USN, AL Post 58

Write to a veteran.
Do you know any veterans in your community? Send them a postcard to tell the how much you appreciate their service. If you have a child or grandchild, have them join you by coloring a picture or writing a note of their own.

Ask a veteran about their service.
There are many questions that will get the conversation started including how long they served, what they did in the military, what branch they served in, and their favorite parts of being in the service.

Participate in the Denver Veterans Day Run hosted by the Colorado Veterans Project on Nov. 12
Recognized as Denver’s official run for Veterans, this memorial 5K & 10K run includes in-person and virtual options. All proceeds and donations go directly to helping Colorado veterans. The Denver Veterans Day Run is hosted by Colorado Veterans Project, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that hosts special events to raise awareness and funds for local Veteran organizations. Their mission is to enhance pride and patriotism in all Coloradans by building a stronger, more supportive community around our Veterans.

When it’s time to pay tribute to the veteran in your life, or if you are a veteran and would like to put your funeral plans in place ahead of time, reach out to our caring team by phone or stop by in person. We can help you through all these steps and find out exactly what benefits you deserve. For more information, contact us at any time.