American Legion Post 17 honors veterans
William T. Spooner American Legion Post 17 held a Veterans Day ceremony in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Maj. Gen. Craig L. LaFave, retired U.S. Air Force, served as the guest speaker for the event.
The morning ceremony also featured remarks from Post Commander Mike Mulligan, Auxiliary President Gail Sellazzo and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 17 Commander Doug Spelman.
Awards were presented to individuals who have been legionnaires for 50 and 60 years, while local vocalist Jgar Helwig performed the national anthem and “Quest.”
Cape Henlopen JROTC presented colors and arms prior to the ceremony.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
