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Many brave the threatening skies to pay tribute to veterans
A Marine holds a Buddy Poppy in his hand during the opening ceremony in Rehoboth. BY DENY HOWETH
June 19, 2014
Cmdr. Neil Corley, Marine Corps League, and Exalted Ruler Eileen Loftus of Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540, place a wreath on the memorial at the Rehoboth Bandstand. BY DENY HOWETH
Col. John Devillier, U.S. Air Force, speaks in tribute to those who "gave up their tomorrows" so that we may keep our freedom. BY DENY HOWETH
VFW District 4 Honor Guard gives a gun salute after the placing of the wreaths. Jack Ward salutes while Harold Mullins stands at attention. BY DENY HOWETH
Cape Henlopen Jr. ROTC color guard stands at attention during the ceremony. BY DENY HOWETH
Art Frampton, VFW 7447 post quartermaster, introduces the principal speaker. BY DENY HOWETH
Cape Henlopen HS Band plays a medley. BY DENY HOWETH
Members of various groups place the wreaths at the Rehoboth Memorial Day ceremony. BY DENY HOWETH
Cape Henlopen H.S. Band member Evan Mallon plays taps. BY DENY HOWETH
Flags placed in hats and poppies in lapels served as a tribute to those who serve in the armed forces. BY DENY HOWETH
Art Frampton listens as Mayor Sam Cooper pays his respects to Veterans. BY DENY HOWETH
Veterans, dignitaries, Jr. ROTC, Cape Henlopen High School Band and those who appreciate the sacrifice given by veterans were on hand to salute and pay tribute. Rehoboth VFW Post 7447 hosted its Memorial Day observance May 30 at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
