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    "Never Again Will One Generation Of Veterans Abandon Another"

        Bob Lamoureux, Co-Chair   Email Bob         Rick Ciaramitaro, Co-Chair   Email Rick

      Our Color Guard divides up into two different groups so that we can be at two different Veteran Day Ceremony Services - one ceremony in Plymouth, MI and the other in Canton, MI. The photos are courtesy of Dennis and Patty Bielskis and were taken at Veterans Park.

      Veterans Day 2011


      Taking part in Plymouth's Veterans Day Service are: Sergeant Ricco Ciaramitaro,
      Doug Fox, Frank Gilbo, Dave Banks and Gordy Dorey -
      Photo Courtesy of Observer Newspaper


      Community of Plymouth watching the Veterans Day Ceremony - Photo Courtesy of Observer Newspaper

      Chapter 528 Color Guard taking part of Military Appreciation Night at Compuware Arena.


      Ted Enright, Gordy Dorey, Bob Lamoureux, Rick Ciaramitaro0, and Dave Banks

      John Fleming and another Vietnam Veteran (Ken Hines) from John's Church went to Memorial School in Garden City to speak to about 500 first and second graders on Veterans Day. Below are a couple of pictures that Jan Blumberg (Terry's wife) sent to me from this event. Ken does War of 1812 Reenactments so he came dressed in his War of 1812 uniform. I spoke on "What is a Veteran?" One of the the teachers, Mary is a Veteran also. The school had a Picture Contest and the winning picture was given to our Chapter for our Showcase. I will present it to the Chapter on Monday, December 13th.


      Ken Hines and John Fleming


      The follwing article was from the Plymouth Observer: "When the Plymouth Community Memorial Veteran's Park was dedicated July 4, 2006, in front of Central Middle School, it not only was to become a place where veterans would be remembered for the sacrifices they made, but for future generations to gather and learn about those who served so they would have a better world. That point was very evident during Tuesday's Veterans Day ceremonies, where a significant portion of the nearly 200 people who attended were students from Plymouth-Canton middle schools. Students from Central led the Pledge of Allegiance and the seventh-grade band led the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. 'It was a really cool experience seeing people getting emotional and how it hit home with them,' said Abby Madison, 13, of Plymouth Township, who attended the remembrance with her sixth-grade class from West Middle School. 'When you think of the war, you really don't think about the veterans, you think about people fighting in our war now. You don't think about the people who came home and how they feel. It really reminded me that we need to be thankful.' The commander of American Legion Post 112, Steve Monaghan of Plymouth Township, said it was inspiring to see the students among the many veterans. 'All the gentlemen and women you see around you who are wearing caps or a uniform today provide a wonderful freedom for you, it's one we don't ask a great deal in return,' Monaghan said. 'A simple thank you, a nod, a wink, a handshake is all that any of us has ever asked to put on the uniform of this country.'"


      Taking part in Plymouth's Veterans Day Service are: Sergeant Ricco Ciaramitaro,
      Doug Fox, Frank Gilbo, Dave Banks and Gordy Dorey -
      Photo Courtesy of Observer Newspaper


      Community of Plymouth watching the Veterans Day Ceremony - Photo Courtesy of Observer Newspaper

      Chapter 528 Color Guard taking part of Military Appreciation Night at Compuware Arena.


      Ted Enright, Gordy Dorey, Bob Lamoureux, Rick Ciaramitaro0, and Dave Banks

      John Fleming and another Vietnam Veteran (Ken Hines) from John's Church went to Memorial School in Garden City to speak to about 500 first and second graders on Veterans Day. Below are a couple of pictures that Jan Blumberg (Terry's wife) sent to me from this event. Ken does War of 1812 Reenactments so he came dressed in his War of 1812 uniform. I spoke on "What is a Veteran?" One of the the teachers, Mary is a Veteran also. The school had a Picture Contest and the winning picture was given to our Chapter for our Showcase. I will present it to the Chapter on Monday, December 13th.


      Ken Hines and John Fleming


      The follwing article was from the Plymouth Observer: "When the Plymouth Community Memorial Veteran's Park was dedicated July 4, 2006, in front of Central Middle School, it not only was to become a place where veterans would be remembered for the sacrifices they made, but for future generations to gather and learn about those who served so they would have a better world. That point was very evident during Tuesday's Veterans Day ceremonies, where a significant portion of the nearly 200 people who attended were students from Plymouth-Canton middle schools. Students from Central led the Pledge of Allegiance and the seventh-grade band led the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. 'It was a really cool experience seeing people getting emotional and how it hit home with them,' said Abby Madison, 13, of Plymouth Township, who attended the remembrance with her sixth-grade class from West Middle School. 'When you think of the war, you really don't think about the veterans, you think about people fighting in our war now. You don't think about the people who came home and how they feel. It really reminded me that we need to be thankful.' The commander of American Legion Post 112, Steve Monaghan of Plymouth Township, said it was inspiring to see the students among the many veterans. 'All the gentlemen and women you see around you who are wearing caps or a uniform today provide a wonderful freedom for you, it's one we don't ask a great deal in return,' Monaghan said. 'A simple thank you, a nod, a wink, a handshake is all that any of us has ever asked to put on the uniform of this country.'"

        Photos courtesy of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers

           

        Chapter 528 Color Guard                           Jerry Thomason and Bill Boudreau

           

        Bob Lamoureux and Joe Agius             Doug Fox, Joe Agius and Forrest Manley

           

        Joe Agius                                       Vaughn Hull

        Joe Agius, Doug Fox and Bob Lamoureux

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