UK 'Sees Green' for Veterans Day

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 11, 2015) — As part of the new Greenlight A Vet campaign, the University of Kentucky is shining a green light in the cupolas of some of its residence halls this Veterans Day.

The Greenlight A Vet campaign is intended to show visible national support for America's military veterans by displaying a green light.  Individuals, companies and organizations around the country have been encouraged to display a green light on Veterans Day in support of the campaign for veterans.

UK will light the cupolas of its Lyman T. Johnson, Central II, Haggin and Woodland Glen I residence halls with a green light beginning at 8 a.m. today for a 24-hour period in recognition of veterans.

According to the Greenlight A Vet website: "Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. 'Greenlight' is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement. The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and "greenlight" them forward as valued members of our communities."

A Greenlight Beacon will be on display during America's largest Veterans Day parade in New York City from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today.  Visitors to the Greenlight A Vet website can make an online act of support that will be displayed on the Greenlight Beacon.