The Observation Deck

Lakewood had their annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at Lakewood Park, well attended by both Veterans and residents that are very proud of all of our Veterans. Here are some photos from the LO's Jacob Chabowski.

You can see them all at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/jacob-chabowski/lakewood-veterans-day-ceremony




From Lakewood High Marching Band




Lakewood Police saluting the flag.


Lakewood Fire Department during the National Anthem.


Mayor Summers during the Anthem.


Giving a short speech and intro to the Veterans that would follow.


Bill Knittle reads a poem he wrote for the occasion.


Joe Benedict giving the keynote speech.


Veteran Color Guard readied for 21-Gun Salute.


Amazing Grace to close out, and pipe everyone out.



Thank you too all of our Veterans and First Responders.

And Thank you Jacob for sharing! All of his photos at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/jacob-chabowski/lakewood-veterans-day-ceremony

Nice photos, good job by all (yes, even Summers).

It's great that Lakewood has this ceremony every year. Veterans Day gets the "short shrift" from most people.....it falls so late in the calendar that most people are already thinking about Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Most people conflate Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and then only focus on Memorial Day because it's the beginning of summer and a chance to grill.

Michael Deneen wrote:Nice photos, good job by all (yes, even Summers).

It's great that Lakewood has this ceremony every year. Veterans Day gets the "short shrift" from most people.....it falls so late in the calendar that most people are already thinking about Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Most people conflate Veterans Day and Memorial Day, and then only focus on Memorial Day because it's the beginning of summer and a chance to grill.

Mike

I agree, but it is hard changing the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

Especially against big money holidays.

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I was lucky I spent 27 of my 33 months in Alaska.

it is hard changing the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

It's an auspicious date.