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American Legion Post 28 celebrates veterans

Karen Knight of Heartsongs Ministries performs a musical tribute to veterans of all wars and conflicts. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
November 11, 2024

American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, when attendees honored the men and women who have served in the armed forces.

Marine Corps veteran Sean Jones sang a powerful version of the national anthem. Post 28 Commander Joe Brown read a tribute to veterans.

Karen Knight of Heartsongs Ministries performed a musical tribute to the armed forces while a video honored all who have fought in all wars and conflicts. She also sang a salute to all military branches.

The POW/MIA table ceremony was performed by Past Post Commanders Jim Lafferty and Lee Glasco.

For more information about Post 28, go to alpost28.com.

 

Auxiliary President June Jones welcomes guests and recognizes the Post 28 officers.
Sean Jones of the U.S. Marine Corps sings the national anthem.
The opening prayer is given by chaplain Nancy Bush.
Post 28 Commander Joe Brown welcomes attendees.
Auxiliary Vice President Beth McGinn introduces Karen Knight for her musical salute.
Saying the pledge of allegiance are (l-r) Judy Mangini, Nancy Bush and Greg Fuller.
Stephanie Borneman reads a thank-you card made by a Post 28 member’s child.
Jim Lafferty reads the POW/MIA table ceremony.
Lee Glasco holds up a rose in a vase at the POW/MIA table. The single rose signifies the blood that many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedom of the United States of America.
Judy Mangini sings “God Bless America.”
The wreath laying was performed by the Post 28 Colorettes.
A patriotic cake was given as desert at the event.
Veteran George Stone reads a thank-you note made by children of Post 28 members.
Patriotic centerpieces were on each table.
Veteran Dick Phillips receives a poppy from is wife Cindy.
Thank-you notes from Post 28 member’s children were put on each table.
Past Commander Donald Hutcheson was an attendee at the event.
Janice and Jim Fabian show their patriotism.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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