Nov. 11 Historic Event to Recognize 100-Year Anniversary of World War I Armistice Day

Nov. 11 Historic Event to Recognize 100-Year Anniversary of World War I Armistice Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — September 18, 2018) World War I ended on November 11, 1918 at 11:00 AM with the signing of Armistice in a rail car outside of Paris, France. The Veterans Memorial in Rockwall, Texas next to the Courthouse at 1111 East Yellowjacket Lane will be the site of a special recognition of this […]

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

WWI Centennial: 3 Ways to Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of WWI

(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2018) One hundred years ago in August through November of 1918, thousands of Texans dedicated themselves to serving our country during World War I. Around 200,000 Texans served in uniform during the Great War. Over 5,000 of them made the ultimate sacrifice, laying down their lives to protect the freedoms […]