Shortly before 11am, a good size group of residents, veterans, and city officials gathered for a ceremony at Lakewood Park.
The Wild Pitch Quartet got things going.
Grade school kids in the crowd came forward to say the "Pledge of Allegiance."
Mayor George addresses the gathering.
A special presentation to Brendan Dorsey of the 87th Pipe Band for his decades of service.
Trumpeter/Bugler Matt Wirfel also was commended for his service.
Major Christopher Zurawski, US Army Special Forces, gave the keynote address.
LHS Marching Band played a short musical interlude.
21 Gun Salute
Matt Wirfel plays taps, followed by Brendan Dorsey piping us out to "Amazing Grace."
Then everyone went to Lakewood Woman's Pavilion for coffee, milk, donuts, and conversation.
You can see all the photos at: https://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs ... s-day-2023
Thank you to all that served.
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