On November 11, the DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) hosted veterans of all wars and veteran's organizations to observe Veterans Day.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are fast approaching 11 a.m., the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month,“ Captain Hank Chinnery, (USN) ret./ president of DeWitt VVA #1029 said. “This time signifies the armistice or cessation between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, “The Great War.”
Clark Kerlick led the “posting the colors” ceremony as they marched down the aisle with flags. Attendees stood up facing east and solemnly bowed their heads in silence to remember all those who served, not only those who died but also those who sacrificed and did their duty.
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