We proudly pay tribute to those who have served our country and the many veterans across our agency who continue to serve their communities as public servants. This week, and all year long, we honor these American heroes who have fought and sacrificed for our liberty and freedom.
On Veterans Day, we joined communities from every corner of our great city and nation to show our deep appreciation for their patriotism and willingness to serve. We owe them an enduring debt of gratitude.
American Heroes Parade
On Thursday, we participated in the City of Houston’s American Heroes Parade, an annual tradition to celebrate our local veterans. The public tribute started at City Hall with a ceremony and moment of silence before former and current service members, veteran support organizations, ROTC students, bands, and countless others marched in solidarity.
Houston has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, with more than 250,000 military veterans calling our region home. Veterans are our neighbors, our colleagues, and our leaders.
We support our team members who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and then answered the call to protect their local communities. Seeing our military veterans work tirelessly every shift puts living a life of service into perspective. We are inspired by their stories and experiences. We are moved by their resiliency and servant leadership.
Veterans Appreciation Day
Our Office of Military Relations hosted a Veterans Appreciation Day event for teammates who selflessly served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
They joined their fellow veterans for cake and fellowship – and a moment to reflect on their sacrifice. Others joined them to share their immense gratitude for the battles – even those well beyond war – they endured for the opportunities we have today.
We empower our veterans and foster a supportive culture for them. We’re grateful for their countless contributions to the Sheriff’s Office. If you’re looking to make a difference, learn more about our career opportunities here. We celebrate them always.
