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Post 28 marks Memorial Day by honoring those lost

Beth McGinn, Post 28 Auxiliary vice president and Memorial Day ceremony emcee, extends a warm welcome to attendees. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
Ted Pfirrmann
May 26, 2025

American Legion Post 28 held a Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at the post home, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro. The ceremony included the story of Lt. Stanley Stegnerski, who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, a musical tribute to military branches, presentation of a wreath by the Colorettes, a POW/MIA ceremony, and lunch provided by the Unit 28 Auxiliary.

Post 28 Commander Joe Brown Jr.  said, “I’ve been the post commander here for four-and-a-half years as well as a Vietnam veteran, so it’s very personal to me. As you know, Memorial Day isn’t about the parties or barbecues; it’s about honoring the memories of those who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice.”

Jim Beattie, adjutant and finance officer for Post 28, said, “Today was incredible. I haven’t seen a crowd come out to celebrate Memorial Day like this in four years. I was quite surprised.”

Kathie Martin, half of the band Double Agent, performs the national anthem on saxophone.
Prayer is led by Post 28 Auxiliary Chaplain Robin Airey.
June Jones, Auxiliary Post 28 president, tells the story of Lt. Stanley Stegnerski, who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Post 28 Commander Joe Brown Jr. addresses the crowd.
Judy Manini of Judy Sings the Blues performs “God Bless America.”
Post 28 Auxiliary Commander June Jones speaks to the crowd about the meaning behind Memorial Day.
Jim Russell, Post 28 chaplain, delivers the closing prayers.
Final salute and taps are sounded by members of the Post 28 Honor Guard.
Jim Beattie, adjutant and finance officer for Post 28, stands next to the memorial wreath.
Karen Merry holds an artwork that was raffled off to benefit Post 28.

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