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WWII Army Vet Herb Broucker played Taps at the Veterans Day ceremony at Heroes Memorial Park Wednesday, Nov. 11. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Commander George Schnaudiger of the Disabled American Veterans Post 86.
Representing the Italian American War Veterans Post 7, George Hanns.
Former U.S. Navy Commander Paul Renner during the Presentation of Wreaths.
A member from each of Palm Coast's veterans posts held the honor partaking in the Presentation of Wreaths.
Representing the Jewish War Veterans Post 300, Stan Kates.
The assembled veterans showed their respect for the Ancient City Pipes and Drums and the Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard.
Retired Major USMC Neal McCoppin asked all veterans to rise and be recognized.
Community Chorus of Palm Coast sand "God Bless America" and "Song for the Unsung Hero."
Ancient City Pipes and Drums played during the Presentation of Colors.
WWII veteran Frank Hedrick, age 92., comes to the ceremony every year.
The Presentation of Colors by the Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard.
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Gilman led the ceremonies invocation.
Flagler Palm Coast High School Air Force JROTC, Matanzas High School Army JROTC and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
Fog settled over Heroes Memorial Park during the annual Veterans Day ceremony early Wednesday, Nov. 11, as the City of Palm Coast honored every citizen who gave their service to protect our country. As the Community Chorus of Palm Coast sang “God Bless America” every veteran and family member came to their feet and rose their voices to join in.
After the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Flagler Palm Coast High School Junior ROTC cadet Bailey Jackson, an invocation was led by Chaplain retired Lt. Col. Harry Gilman. “We take this day to honor those men and women, who throughout our history, have taken up the cause; they stood, they fought and many have sacrificed their lives, so this flag and all it represents, will continue to fly.”
The ceremony held numerous guest speakers who all voiced their gratitude for those who have served our country.
“The veterans we honor here today have put their lives on the line for all of us,” Mayor Jon Netts said. “Our veterans fought on distant fronts to defend us from enemies who opposed America’s beliefs in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
A Presentation of Wreaths was held to honor those who lost their lives while defending the United States. Every veterans post in Palm Coast was given the opportunity to place a bouquet of flowers beside the honorary wreath.
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