JR Pillmeier, S.S. Seward Institute Class of 1947, speaks with students during Veterans Day ceremonies. Photos provided by Linda Smith/Florida School District. Florida. Seward honors its local veterans “You are the future of America. There’s nothing you can’t do!” Those were the words of JR Pillmeier, S.S. Seward Institute... Local News 22 Nov 2021 | 04:01
The Pledge of Allegiance during Veterans Day ceremonies in the Village of Florida were led by Cubs Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Photos presented by Beth Fuller, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Florida American Legion Unit 1250. Florida. Veterans Day in the village is a ceremony for all generations Veterans Day services began Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scouts,... Local News 16 Nov 2021 | 05:40
On Thursday, Nov. 11, a parade down Main Street culminating in ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park began at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the official time of the World War I Armistice. Photos by Roger Gavan. ‘We live in a community that cares’ On Thursday, Nov. 11, a parade down Main Street culminating in ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park began at the 11th hour... Local News 15 Nov 2021 | 04:50
Greenwood Lake Superintendent of Schools Sarah Hadden stands with some of the members of American Legion Post 1443 who attended the breakfast. Provided photo. Greenwood Lake. GWL Elementary school honors veterans with a breakfast a virtual Veterans Day ceremony Greenwood Lake Elementary School honored local veterans by hosting a breakfast and a virtual Veterans Day ceremony at American... Local News 12 Nov 2021 | 02:59
The Warwick Grove Homeowners Association held a breakfast laste Saturday, Nov. 6, to honor the more than 35 residents who served in the Armed Forces. Photos provided by Donald Humphrey, President, Warwick Grove HOA. Warwick. Warwick Grove honors its veterans News 09 Nov 2021 | 01:16
The poppy came to symbolize the blood shed during battle following the publication of the wartime poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, M.D. while serving on the front lines. In 1924, the distribution of poppies became a national program of The American Legion. Photo illustration by Annie Spratt on Unsplash. The Young Dead Soldiers Do Not Speak Nevertheless they are heard in the still houses: who has not heard them? They have a silence that speaks for them at night... Columns 09 Nov 2021 | 10:08
Warwick. Veterans Day Remembrances at the Warwick Historical Society Everyone is invited to join the Warwick Historical Society (WHS) on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. for an evening of storytelling... Local News 02 Nov 2021 | 12:34
