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Rehoboth remembers fallen soldiers
VFW and Auxiliary host Memorial Day event at Bandstand
The crowd bows their heads at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Memorial Day service May 28, as VFW Post 7447 Commander Dawn Drzewicki reads off the VFW members who have died in the past year. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
June 4, 2018
After being asked by surprise, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, joins Carol Davis to end the ceremony with “God Bless America.” CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
The Civil Air Patrol’s cadets were on hand. Pictured in front are (l-r) Sarah Klosiewicz and Sean Justice. In back are (l-r) Joseph Klosiewicz, Lt. Col. Robert Turner and Ethan Souder. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Greg Gause said the invocation and benediction at the ceremony. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Cape Henlopen High School JROTC stands proud during the ceremony. Pictured are (l-r) Abbey Christopher, Shayne Brittingham, Alan Marin-Quivoz, Davi Martins, Anthony Koot and Maurice Sheppard. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Friends dressed for the occasion are Larry Karpinski and Carol Lynch. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Tom Weise, left, of California, capped off a week of visiting old friends Bob and Cindy Savage of Milford, with a trip to the beach for the service. All three are Army veterans. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Air Force veteran Jack Ward, lower left corner, stands tall when the Air Force’s song is played during the ceremony’s military medley. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTO
Story Location:
The Bandstand
Rehoboth, DE 19971
United States
The Bandstand
Nearly all the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand’s white benches were full May 28 during the Memorial Day celebration. The event was hosted jointly by VFW Post 7447 and its auxiliary.
