Questions regarding future of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery's Veterans Day Ceremony

Questions regarding future of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery's Veterans Day Ceremony by Joseph DeCarlo Wed, November 11, 2026 at 7:21 PM 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Since the 1970s, Veterans and the Public have gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Military. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Fort Sam Houston Veterans Day National Cemetery VA Ceremony Attendance San Antonio Bexar County SAN ANTONIO - Since the 1970s, Veterans and the Public have gathered at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Military. WOAI DVR_WINDOW "It's a whole time to just to take a day off and honor those, especially my father, my great-grandfather, and all those that have served," says Captain Tony Mandujano, a retired U.S. Army Veteran. Mandujano, now a local teacher, was one of several dozen veterans who attended today's ceremony, along with multiple elected officials. "This is San Antonio Military City USA, and it's more than just a name or slogan. This is a way of life here," says Bexar County Judge-Elect Ron Nirenberg. But low attendance, cost, and the fact that San Antonio National Cemetery also holds a Veterans Day ceremony are causing uncertainty about the future of the ceremony at Fort Sam Houston after the VA considered ending the annual gathering. However, organizers are pushing back at the idea that it could be canceled. "That's a misunderstanding of what happened. We have never decided that we were never going to have a Veterans Day ceremony," says Graham Wright, Assistant Director of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Graham says they are looking for partners to help organize the event moving forward, with some potential modifications. "I think there will always be a ceremony for veterans on Veterans Day, whether it's small or whether it is large, there will be some kind of ceremony here," says Graham. "I think so long as there's air in the lungs of San Antonians in this community, there will be a veteran recognition here at Fort Sam every year," says Nirenberg. Organizers were encouraged by a large attendance this year and are looking forward to keeping this tradition going in the years ahead. Trending Veterans Day freebies: Where to score free meals, treats and special deals in San Antonio Veterans Day freebies: Where to score free meals, treats and special deals in San Antonio Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side Elderly man killed in violent T-bone crash on Far North Side Family of five killed after SUV leaves wet I-10 overpass in Seguin, parents identified Rain-slicked IH-10 in Seguin turned deadly when a Chevrolet Tahoe left an overpass near FM 725, killing a Porter family of five, including three children. FM 725 was shut for hours as police investigate. Armed man shot, killed by security guard after struggle inside East Side game room Armed man shot, killed by security guard after struggle inside East Side game room GLP-1 weight loss drugs can cause blindness GLP-1 weight loss drugs can cause blindness NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 4 NEW SA Block Party 2027 announced as new Fiesta event with community focus and scholarships 3 NEW Questions regarding future of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery's Veterans Day Ceremony 16 Spurs, Mercy Chefs distribute 1,000 grocery boxes to military families for Veterans Day 4 New World screwworm detected in Bandera County horse