"The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the Darien Town Hall Veterans' Memorial Circle at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.
"Members of Darien's Monuments and Ceremonies Commission and VFW Post Commander Phil Kraft along with First Selectman Jayme Stevenson will conduct the ceremony to honor all veterans.
"The ceremony begins promptly at 11 a.m., adhering to the custom of having this ceremony at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, which was the moment when the Armistice took effect in World War I."
-- an event listing posted on Darien Patch
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A Concert in Norwalk:
"Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee cordially invites you to a Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, Norwalk City Hall - Concert Hall: 9:30 a.m. concert, 10 a.m. ceremony, 11 a.m. moment of silence.." -- an announcement on the Norwalk city government website
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