Frank Courtney AmericanLegionPost No. 22 dedicated its new Veterans Mall Park in a ceremony late Wednesday afternoon capping off a full day of Veterans Day programs in the area. Post 22 Commander Jerry Ward called …
Read Original Story: Post 22 American Legion Veterans Park dedicated in Linton – Greene County Daily World
PEARL RIVER — When Paul Phinney led a moment of silence during Wednesday morning’s Veterans Day ceremony, he didn’t need to dig deep into the past to find an example of sacrifice. …
Read Original Story: 'This is about honoring' a veteran – Lower Hudson Journal news
OMAHA, Neb. — On a day designed to honor the nation’s veterans, many veterans groups said they’re having a tough time attracting younger members. Veterans of Foreign WarsPost 2503 counts 1500 members among its rolls. They said its membership is …
Read Original Story: Veterans Group Membership Drops – KETV.com
Petaluma celebrated America’s military men and women in grand style today at what turned out to be the largest North Bay Veterans Day Parade to date. A total of 120 entries participated in the parade, which featured marching bands …
Read Original Story: Petaluma celebrates its veterans – Petaluma Argus Courier
Veterans from several wars and conflicts, their families and community members gathered Wednesday to honor America’s military members, both past and present. A Veterans Day program was held at American…
Read Original Story: Service honors veterans, past and present – Clanton Advertiser
MINT-AND-CORN COUNTRY, INDIANA — I haven’ta plethora of family who have served: One grandfather, a handful of great-uncles, an aunt who was an Air Force nurse, and an uncle who was a reservist. I belong nominally to the Sons of the AmericanLegion, …
Read Original Story: A Belated Veterans Day Post – American Conservative Magazine
Local residents gathered in Kinston on Wednesday to honor the sacrifices made for America during periods of peace and war. Veterans Day observances were held at AmericanLegionPost 43 and the Georgia K. Battle Center, where former members of every …
Read Original Story: Thank you, veterans – ENC Today
During the long months Rudy Contreras served in the Korean War, he saw hundreds of men die in battle on rugged and unforgiving terrain. To cope with what he describes as "going through Hell," he joined his first Veterans of Foreign Warspost in …
Read Original Story: Posts are losing older veterans – Contra Costa Times
The 91st annual Veterans Day Parade, a popular holiday event organized by members of the AmericanLegion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, drew thousands of spectators who packed the downtown thoroughfare. “We had ideal weather,” Chairman …
Read Original Story: Thousands cheer for veterans – Porterville Recorder
Although it was a rainy day, Veteran’s Day was observed at the AmericanLegionPost #15 by a near capacity crowd who came to honor and be honored. The plan had been to hold the ceremony at Veterans‘ Park but it was moved indoors because of the weather. …
Read Original Story: Beaufort County honors its Veterans – Beaufort Observer
