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American Legion Post 28 honors veterans
Armed forces members unite in moving ceremony
Taking a moment after the ceremonial wreath laying at the American Legion Post 28 Veterans Day event are (l-r) Post 28 Chaplain Jim Russell, Commander Garth Miller, Post 28 Commander Joe Brown, Post 28 Auxiliary Secretary Beth McGinn, Dave Markowitz of Home of the Brave, Auxiliary President June Jones, Auxiliary 28 Chaplain Robin Airey, Department Auxiliary President Linda Shelly. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
November 11, 2022
American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard/Riverdale honored all veterans of the armed forces with a moving Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11.
Beth McGinn, Post 28 Auxiliary secretary, welcomes veterans and guests to the event.
Post 28 Commander Joe Brown said 19 million veterans are still with us today, and that too many veterans experience homelessness and contemplate suicide.
Post 28 Chaplain Jim Russell leads attendees in prayer.
Navy veteran Dave Markowitz of Home of the Brave detailed services available to men and women at the facility, which provides food, transitional housing and counseling to American veterans to help them get back on their feet. At least 1,000 veterans are homeless on Delmarva, he said.
Post 28 Auxiliary President June Jones said World War I formally ended on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month.
Post 28 Auxiliary Chaplain Robin Airey thanked veterans and their families for their sacrifices in keeping America safe.
Post 28 Auxiliary Chaplain Robin Airey, left, and Department Auxiliary President Linda Shelley stand at attention as Unit 28 Colorettes prepare to place the ceremonial wreath.
