American Legion Post 17 held its annual Veterans Day honors Nov. 11 in Lewes. Guest speaker for the event was retired U.S Navy Lt. Frank “Nick” Carter who was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970. His grandfather and father were Naval Academy grads and his son is currently a junior at the Naval Academy.
Other speakers for the event were Post Commander Steve Barrow, Auxiliary President Kellie Bergen and Squadron Commander Douglas Spelman. Auxiliary Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Chair Murt Foos led a salute to veterans from each branch of service.
Barrow and Adjutant Steven Missimer read the names of veterans who will receive awards for continuous membership in the American Legion family. A lunch buffet was served for the veterans after the ceremony.





Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs.