Kitsap County Honors Our Veterans

Tomorrow, November 11, on Veterans Day, we pause as a nation and as a community to honor the more than 37,000 veterans who call Kitsap County home, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 

On behalf of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, we want to express our deepest gratitude to every person who has served in the United States military. Your service, sacrifice, and dedication have protected the freedoms we hold dear and strengthened the values that unite us. 

Veterans Day is a time to recognize all who have worn our nation's uniform, past and present. Unlike Memorial Day, which solemnly honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Veterans Day celebrates the living legacy of service that continues in our community every day. 

Here in Kitsap County, veterans are leaders in business, volunteers in our neighborhoods, mentors to our youth, and pillars of civic engagement. Their contributions reach far beyond military service, enriching every part of our community and inspiring us all to give back. These actions reflect the County's vision for a healthy, safe, and connected community, and our values of collaboration, respect, and public stewardship. 

We also recognize the families of our veterans—spouses, children and loved ones. Your sacrifices, often unseen, are a vital part of our community’s strength. To our Gold Star families, who have endured the greatest loss, your courage and continued support inspire us all.

To our veterans and their families: Kitsap County is stronger because of you. Your resilience, spirit, and ongoing commitment to community help make our home a better place for everyone. 

Tomorrow and every day, we honor your service. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for our County and our nation. 

With gratitude and respect,