The Kosciusko County Courthouse may be seen in the back of this photo. The building is to be illuminated green in a few weeks in honor of veterans as part of Operation Green Light. InkFreeNews photo by Dan Spalding.

Staff Report

WARSAW — The Kosciusko County Courthouse is to be lit green in a few weeks for a very special purpose: to honor veterans.

It’s to be illuminated in the color the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 7-13, as part of Operation Green Light, a new initiative between Kosciusko County, the State Association of Counties, the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers.

Operation Green Light’s mission is to show support for veterans of all military conflicts as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and their families in gaining resources that are available to assist them at the county, state and federal levels.

“I fully support this because we owe our freedom and our way of life to our veterans and I think that any way we can recognize our veterans and thank them and honor them is appropriate,” shared Kosciusko County Commissioners’ Vice President Brad Jackson on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Residents are encouraged to participate as well, by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passers-by see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends. By shining a green light, people are letting veterans know that they are seen, appreciated and supported.

While this event is focused around the week of Veterans Day, participants are encouraged to continue shining the light year-round. Participants are encouraged to share their participation on social media using #OperationGreenLight.