25 Years of Honor at Lynchburg Rally | Roanoke News

For 25 years, a Virginia veterans group has gathered weekly at Monument Terrace — their 1,294th rally — to honor all American troops deployed around the world. Born from anger and resolve after 9/11, this tradition began as a counter-protest to support soldiers heading to Afghanistan, but evolved into an enduring symbol of remembrance. Wearing red, they ensure no service member is forgotten — even as the mission expanded beyond the war in Afghanistan. Many participants were inspired to serve by that fateful day, and its impact remains etched in their hearts, unyielding through decades of steadfast commitment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82d2a91e94629718