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Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States
A few dozen veterans, family members of veterans and people who simply wanted to pay respects braved strong winds and the season’s first truly cold temperatures to attend the VFW Post 7447’s annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
Capt. Dave Diefenderfer, VFW Post 7447 commander and officer in the Navy Reserves, emceed the ceremony, which he tried to keep as short as possible because of the cold and wind. The event featured an invocation and benediction by VFW Post 7447 Chaplain Dawn Drzewicki, a brief welcome by Mayor Stan Mills, and the singing of the national anthem and “God Bless America” by Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 trustee Joy Schreck.
The keynote speaker was Chief Master Jerry Price, a retired Navy officer. He has known Diefenderfer for years. He spoke about being a veteran, carrying on the tradition of military service and continuing to do work in the name of service after retirement from the military.
Service doesn’t end when a person retires from the military, said Price, it continues in the community, because retired officers have much to offer.
“Share your story. Offer your service. Continue to make a difference,” said Price.
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Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States




