SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — Sacrifice is something military members and families know a lot about. In Central New York, many understand what they had to give up to serve the United States.
Celebrated on almost every Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day is a time to honor these sacrifices. Originally called “Armistice Day,” to celebrate the end of World War I, it became a holiday to celebrate all military veterans years later.
The Syracuse area is home to many service members and their families. One of those veterans, Brandon Dyer, believes that this is one of the best places to be.
“In my time here, in the military-connected community, one of the only things that would come close to it was when I was in the military,” Dyer said. “I really think it could help create a pipeline for more military-connected families to come and settle in this area. ”
Honoring veterans isn’t new to the area either. Syracuse is in close proximity to Fort Drum in Watertown, the Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, and even has a war memorial building in the city.
The community has been home to many service members and their families for a long time. For people like Dyer, it is important to come home to a welcoming place for veterans.
“I think the Syracuse community, in general, is extremely supportive of military families…not just lately I would say that historically,” Dyer said.
Syracuse is home to many programs to help veterans including Operation Green Light, SyracuseServes and some Clear Path for Veterans projects.
