What a patriotic time it was on Veterans Day 2026 when the Redding Elks Lodge #1073 and the Redding Emblem Club #515 combined their talents and energy to organize the 98th annual version of the Veterans Day Cognac Toast. Many, many North State Patriots showed up for the 11:11 a.m. ceremony on 11/11 to honor the USA’s fallen military service members, as well as those who’ve served in the past..as well as those currently serving…with a poem, rifle volley, the playing of Taps, t