Although many communities, including Eagle Rock, feted their veterans on Sunday, the official federal Veterans day recognizing those who served—past and present—was held Monday. Eagle Rock took an unofficial part in one of the largest traditional ceremonies in the nation, held at Forest Lawn nearby. Residents were alerted to flyovers of historic World War II fighter planes that flew several sorties over local skies, causing many to look up in awe. The annual event was attended by many local veterans.