The sounds of bagpipes and bugles filled the air as the community gathered on Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary on the eve of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, commemorated by Veterans Day to honor military veterans with a moving tribute that included all the pomp and circumstances due their valiant service.
The children of fallen soldiers were on hand for the dedication of a Gold Star Grove, a startling reminder that our service men and women often make the ultimate sacrifice for this great nation.
Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, U.S. Army Ret., reflected that the connection of veterans remains strong because of their common mission.
“We swear allegiance to the constitution and the ideas of that constitution. We work for something that is far bigger than we are.”
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Ben George pictured paying his respects at the ceremony.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Laura Moss pictured paying her respects at the ceremony.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured SSG Eldon Peterson and Bagpiper, Chief Eng. Michael Hyde, USMM.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured SSG Eldon Peterson.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured SSG Eldon Peterson and Bagpiper, Chief Eng. Michael Hyde, USMM.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured SSG Eldon Peterson laying the wreath.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured Bagpiper, Chief Eng. Michael Hyde, USMM.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. John Herpfer, Ashley Ferguson and Hunter Youngblood (Gold Star Grove Dedication).
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Gold Star children Ashley Ferguson and Hunter Youngblood pictured in the crowd.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured Lt. General Eric Schoomaker, USA Ret.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured Duke Scales.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Lt. Col. Carroll Oates, USA Ret., Alma Lee Loy and Col. Darryle “Sam” Kouns, USA Ret.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Michelle Dale, Vic Diaz, Col. Tony Young and Rob Medina.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Duke Scales, Lt. Col. Carroll Oates, USA Ret., Col. Darryle “Sam” Kouns, USA Ret., Lt. General Eric Schoomaker, USA, Col. Tony Young and Patrick Williamson.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. George Fetterolf, Dwight Harris and Elke Fetterolf.
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach. Pictured Next Generation Veterans and Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1038 (Rifle Salute).
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- Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary in Vero Beach.
