Douglas County Courthouse to Shine Green in November for Veterans
Douglas County will light the courthouse green throughout November for Operation Green Light, recognizing veterans and their families. Residents and businesses are invited to participate by placing a green bulb in an exterior light.
The Douglas County Courthouse will be illuminated in green throughout November as the county again participates in Operation Green Light, a national effort to recognize veterans and raise awareness of the challenges they may face when returning to civilian life.
Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice and Tim Freeman announced the county’s participation alongside a proclamation issued October 28 recognizing November 11 as Veterans Day and November as Military Families Month.
Residents, businesses and organizations are invited to participate by placing a green bulb in a porch light or another exterior fixture. The lighting is intended to serve as a visible expression of support for veterans and their families.
Operation Green Light is led by the National Association of Counties in partnership with the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Counties across the country participate to recognize military service and draw attention to resources available to veterans.
In its announcement, the county highlighted the work of the Douglas County Veteran Service Office, which works with federal, state and local partners to help veterans access services and support.
The commissioners also encouraged residents to attend the 71st Annual Douglas County Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m. in downtown Roseburg.
The annual parade brings veterans, military families and community members together to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces.
More information about the parade is available on the Douglas County Veterans Day Parade Committee webpage. Details about the lighting initiative are available on the Operation Green Light webpage.
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