The ceremony takes place at Faces of Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. 

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Faces of Freedom Memorial on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. 

The memorial is located at the corner of Portola and Hwy 41 (Morro Road) in Atascadero. The event will include A flyover by the Estrella Warbirds, a presentation of colors by the Cal Poly ROTC accompanied by the Central Coast Pipes & Drum, the guest speaker Chief Warrant Officer Rod Dykhouse, the Veteran of the Year presented to Specialist 4 John Couch, a laying of the memorial wreath with TAPS played by Dr. Castellanos and the special presentation of quilts to local Veterans by the local Quilts of Valor guild. Following the event is a no-host BBQ by the Kiwanis.