A crowd of more than 200 gathered today in Folger Park to honor veterans.
Guest Speaker Major General Thomas C. Seamands, U.S. Army
Calvin C. Tildon, Commander, Kenneth H. Nash American Legion Post 8, presided over the ceremony
Neighbor and former Post Commander Leonard Hacker (left rear) participated in the event
Local Navy veteran Mark Shlien talks with neighbors after ceremony
Ward Six City Council candidate Darrel Thompson talks to veterans
“Taps”
American Legion Post 8 Ceremony Marks Veterans Day
by Larry Janezich
A crowd of more than 200 attended American Legion Post 8’s ceremony in Folger Park at 11:00am Monday to honor the men and women who have served in the nation’s armed forces.
U.S. Army Major General Thomas C. Seamonds, COS, G-1, Director of Military Personnel Management, the ceremony’s keynote speaker, told the veterans in attendance: “I don’t want any of you to think we don’t thank you for what you have done. I want to send a message to all veterans – I know what you do, what you have done, and what you will continue to do, and I thank you.” He added that, “We owe a debt of gratitude to the mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters who have loaned family members to keep us safe.”
Calvin C. Tildon, Commander, Kenneth H. Nash American Legion Post 8 presided over the ceremony. Music was provided by The Marine Brass Quintet, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band. A moving rendition of “Taps” accompanied the wreath ceremony.
American Legion Post 8 hosts this annual event in Folger Park, opposite the Post on the corner of 3rd and D, SE. After the ceremony, everyone present was invited to a luncheon reception in the Post.
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