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Milton Lions observe Veterans Day
Mark McDaniel plays Taps surrounded by the flags at the Milton Lions Club’s Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS
November 11, 2024
The Milton Lions Club celebrated those who served in America’s armed forces with a Veterans Day ceremony at the Milton cemetery across from Grace Church Nov. 11.
The event featured guest speakers, music from the Delaware State Police pipe and drums, and the reading of the names of honored veterans who contributed to flags that lined the cemetery grounds.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mark McDaniel played Tap surrounded by the flags.
Members of the Delaware State Police Pipe and Drum Band play “Amazing Grace.”
Regina Coverdale, flanked by Brenda Coverdale and Delaware Lions District Governor Joan Bestpitch, reads names of honored veterans.
The Veterans Day event was hosted by current Milton Lions Club President Wendy Coverdale.
Milton Mayor John Collier speaks about the origins of the Veterans Day holiday.
Former Milton Lions Club President Jim Coverdale, a Vietnam veteran, leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
