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Rehoboth Beach celebrates veterans
Members of various service organizations salute the flag after placing of memorial wreaths. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
November 14, 2017
Cape Henlopen JROTC color guard presents the colors.
Rehoboth Commissioner and veteran Lisa Schlosser was keynote speaker at the event. She asked that we honor the men and women who serve the country.
Veterans and friends pledge allegiance to the flag.
Cape Henlopen JROTC color guard presents the colors.
VFW Post 7447 members Jack Ward, left, and John Gunkel salute the flag.
Cape Henlopen High School Band performs a military medley.
VFW Post 7447 Commander Dawn Drzewicki addresses the crowd.
Commander Dawn Drzewicki, left, and Auxiliary president Pat Collas carry the wreath for VFW Post 7447.
American Legion Post 5 adjutant Ron Webster and Aux. president Nancy Lawrence place the wreath.
Delaware Society Sons of the American Revolution president John Barlow is dressed in an American Revolution uniform.
Lily Border sings a moving rendition of the National Anthem and “God Bless America” for the crowd.
Civil Air Patrol Base 2 memorial squadron Cadets William Stanton, left, and Llian Taylor prepare to post the wreath at the memorial.
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 Exalted Ruler Lynn Clougher, right, and Leading Knight Jack Travis carry the wreath to the memorial. Following them are Tom Clougher, John Marcus, Paul Holton, Mike Gilsenan and Tom Volatile.
Thomas Urban presents the wreath for Delaware Society Sons of the American Revolution; John Barlow follows in American Revolutionary War gear.
The wreaths are placed.
Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, left, and Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach, address the crowd.
Ceremonies in the Cape Region observed Veterans Day, a celebration to recognize veterans from all of this country's conflicts. VFW Post 7447, Cape Henlopen JROTC color guard, Cape Band, American Legion Post 5, Civil Air Patrol, Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 and Delaware Society Sons of the American Revolution, local dignitaries, veterans and citizens braved the chill of the ocean breeze Nov. 11 to pay tribute to these brave men and women.
