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American Legion Post 28 honors veterans
With heads bowed in prayer at the American Legion Post 28 Veterans Day ceremony, shown are in back (l-r) ALA National Legislative Chair Beth McGinn and Margaret Hopkins; seated are Post 28 Commander Tom Malin, Auxiliary President Linda Shelly, Art Linton, Tina Washington of Home of the Brave, Tim Lile of Pets for Vets and ALA Unit 28 Chaplain Robin Airey. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
November 12, 2021
American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard/Riverdale honored all veterans of the U.S. armed forces with a moving Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11.
Unit 28 junior members MacKenzie Mood, left, and MacKenzie Malin painted poppy rocks to give to veterans.
ALA National Legislative Chair Beth McGinn welcomes veterans and guests.
Attendees join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Judy Mangini of Judy Sings the Blues sings the national anthem.
The Post 28 Honor Guard salutes during the national anthem.
Art Linton recognizes America’s POW/MIAs during the traditional empty table remembrance ceremony.
Tina Washington, vice chair of Home of the Brave veterans transitional facility, said the home provides services to veterans and their families.
Tim Lile of the Pets for Vets Delaware Chapter said the organization works to match shelter animals with veterans who would benefit from the companionship of an animal.
The Unit 28 Colorettes lay the wreath.
“Taps” is played while the Post 28 Honor Guard proceeds outside.
Margaret Hopkins leads attendees in a closing prayer.
