Saluting Those Who Served Our Country
Color Guard in Ocean Park.
Color Guard in Ocean Park.
Rev. Stephen Harding opened with prayer to honor and thank those who have served.
Rev. Stephen Harding opened with prayer to honor and thank those who have served.
Veterans in attendance bow their heads in remembrance.
Veterans in attendance bow their heads in remembrance.
Jo Ann Murphy remembered Peter Herrmann, who died in April.
Jo Ann Murphy remembered Peter Herrmann, who died in April.
Jason Balboni.
Jason Balboni.
Lieut. Jamie Craig.
Lieut. Jamie Craig.
Scouts and families joined in marking the national holiday.
Scouts and families joined in marking the national holiday.
Gunshots led into the playing of Taps.
Gunshots led into the playing of Taps.
Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee performed Amazing Grace on the bagpipes.
Edgartown police chief Bruce McNamee performed Amazing Grace on the bagpipes.
Navy veteran Tom Norbury laid the wreath with help from Scouts.
Navy veteran Tom Norbury laid the wreath with help from Scouts.
"On Veterans Day, we honor our nation’s veterans who have given so much to protect our freedoms and the freedom of others around the globe."
"On Veterans Day, we honor our nation’s veterans who have given so much to protect our freedoms and the freedom of others around the globe."
"We also salute and show gratitude for all who ensure our armed forces remain strong, united and unmatched."
"We also salute and show gratitude for all who ensure our armed forces remain strong, united and unmatched."
Sgt. Julius Middleton and Diamond Rose Middleton.
Sgt. Julius Middleton and Diamond Rose Middleton.
Veterans and onlookers gathered in Ocean Park Thursday morning in honor of Veterans Day.