South County pauses Friday on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember all of those who have served America.• 11 a.m. inside the John McFall Room at the Manteca Library on Center Street in downtown Manteca.• 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall at Valverde Park in Lathrop.• 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Wall, 311 First St. at Main St., in Ripon.Veterans Day was established the year after Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1918 that marked the end of the “War to end all wars” - World War I. The Manteca ceremony is taking place in the room at the library named after the late Congressman John McFall of Manteca who at one time was the third highest ranking Democrat in Congress. His father Hope McFall died in battle in France during World War I just a week before his birth.Manteca ceremonies“They’ve been predicting bad weather all week and it’s supposed to be stormy on Friday, so we’re having (the ceremonies) inside,” said Commander Rodney Savage of the VFW Post 6311.The featured guest speaker will be Norm Knodt, a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.The Honor Guard will be members of the American Legion Post in Manteca and the VFW combined.After the ceremonies, refreshments will be served by the members of the VFW Auxiliary.Ripon ceremoniesIn Ripon, Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Park located on the corner of First and Locust streets where the memorial wall and hall are located. Ripon’s VFW and American Legion posts are coordinating the day’s events.After the ceremonies, all veterans are invited to the VFW Hall at 12544 West Ripon Road where the Ladies Auxiliary will be serving free barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs from noon until 2 p.m. This is an annual event sponsored by the members of the VFW Auxiliary, said president Sherry Layson.Lathrop ceremoniesIn Lathrop, the solemn observance of Veteran’s Day will be held at the Veterans Memorial at Manuel Valverde Park starting at 11 a.m. Presenting the colors will be members of the JROTC program at Lathrop High School.