It was a cold, windy and overcast Friday morning — an unusually chilly start to May — but that did not deter city leaders and members of the local veterans community from gathering for a meaningful ceremony.

The City of Fishers held its first official event Friday at the new outdoor veterans monument near the Community Center, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Mayor Scott Fadness presided over the ceremony, which included recognition of three veterans — one in person and two posthumously.

George Stavropoulos, a longtime Fishers resident and active advocate for veterans, was caught off guard when his name was called. Stavropoulos, who has played a key role in organizing Memorial Day and Veterans Day events in the city, attended the ceremony expecting to see another individual honored.

Instead, he became the focus of the morning’s recognition.

Two additional veterans were honored posthumously during the ceremony. City officials have not yet released further details on those recognitions. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Despite the brisk conditions, the gathering underscored the city’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and honoring those who have served — a mission now symbolized by the newly dedicated monument.