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CHEER holds Veterans Day celebration
Bagpiper Henry DeWitt and Korean War Veterans Association and CHEER board member Walter Koopman lead the American Legion Honor Guard into the auditorium.
November 17, 2018
CHEER held a Veterans Day celebration at the Georgetown Center Nov. 9.
Bagpiper Henry DeWitt and Korean War Veterans Association and CHEER board member Walter Koopman lead the American Legion Honor Guard into the auditorium.
A candle was lit in remembrance of those who gave their lives or are missing in action. Each candle represents a different branch of the military. Saluting, after lighting the Air Force candle is Joann Sedei, vice president of the Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 1.
American Legion Post 28 honor guards come to present arms during the playing of “Taps.” Shown are (l-r) Patricia Trump, and Dick and Rosemary Kollar.
Capt. William Nieto Jr., of the U.S. Navy, salutes during the singing of the national anthem.
Sgt. Major William Jay Baker holds his salute during the playing of the national anthem.
During the ceremony, the Korean War Veterans Association, Chapter 1 presented a check to CHEER for its kitchen capital campaign called Cooking for Seniors. Shown are (l-r) Ed Johnson, Delaware commissioner for KWV Affairs; Jack McKinley, president of KWVA Chapter 1; Joyce Weston, CHEER chief administration officer; and David Miller.
The Korean War Veterans Association also presented a check to feed all of the homebound veterans served by CHEER’s Meals on Wheels. Shown are (l-r) Robin Green, Nutrition Program assistant director; Walter Koopman, CHEER board member; and Florence Mason, nutrition program director.
