Fairbanks Gathers for Peace on Veterans Day

On Armistice Day, Fairbanks, Alaska, gathered for a peace-focused event, emphasizing the original meaning of the day. Organized by the Alaska Peace Center, the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park brought together veterans and community members. Despite the official renaming to Veterans Day, organizer Heather Koponen highlighted the shift in focus, urging a return to promoting peace. The event included a moment of silence, bell ringing, and songs by the Fairbanks Peace Choir. Attendees shared personal reasons for attending, with Koponen emphasizing the far-reaching impacts of war. Current events, such as the potential renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, were also discussed. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.