From Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club adorned Trussville City Hall with ribbons this week in celebration of Veterans Day.
For nearly two decades, the club has upheld a proud tradition of honoring veterans by decorating the building with patriotic ribbons.
This project, initiated by Rotarian Linda Burns in 2005, began with yellow ribbons to show support for soldiers and has evolved to include red, white, and blue ribbons, symbolizing the nation’s gratitude and respect for those who have served.
The Trussville Rotary Club partners each year with the Trussville Fire Department to bring this display to life, adorning city hall as a heartfelt tribute to veterans in the community and beyond.
Burns, inspired by a similar tradition in Lake Jackson, Texas saw this project as a way to say “thank you” to service members, a mission that resonates deeply with her since her son, Justen, served 20 years in the Army.
“Our military and their families sacrifice so much for our country,” Burns said. “The least we can do is recognize them and say, ‘thank you for your service.’”
The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club meets at First Baptist Church Trussville on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m.
