Veterans Day in Greene County

At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Greene County Veterans Service Officer Richard Nichols rang the bell on the Greene County Courthouse lawn. Nichols struck the bell 21 times in the area of the bell representing the 11 o'clock position, a special presentation in honor of the 100th anniversary of the World War 1 Armistice. A ceremony was hosted at the Bloomfield American Legion following the ringing of the bell, recognizing and thanking local veterans on Veterans Day. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)

Retired First Sergeant Greg Swanson shared the story about his Purple Heart, explaining the importance of honoring veterans on Veterans Day. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)

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Past Exalted Ruler Rob Whitaker (By Patti Danner)

Guest speaker Joe Boone (By Patti Danner)

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Cadet Thompson salutes the fallen (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Schantz salutes a fallen soldier (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Addy Heaton places a dog tag on a ceremonial cross (By Patti Danner)

Dog tags bearing the name of a fallen Greene County hero were carried by NJROTC cadets and hung from the ceremonial crosses (By Patti Danner)

Each cadet gave each dog tag a crisp salute after placing it on the cross (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Hayley Schantz (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Ryan Tollett (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Thomas (By Patti Danner)

Cadet Ethan Thompson (By Patti Danner)

A Legion member gives a sharp salute (By Patti Danner)

Linton's American Legion provided a 21-gun salute (By Patti Danner)

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Commander Timothy Powers (at podium), commanding officer of Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center, asks Crane employees to raise their hands into the air some minutes after his introduction by Bloomfield principal David Dean (sitting). (By Andrew Bowen)

Students, staff and the community stood together to say the Pledge of Allegiance. (By Sabrina Stockrahm)

MSD of Shakamak Superintendent Dan Noel addresses the assembly to commence the 31st Annual Salute to Veterans. (By Terry Schwinghammer)

Boy Scouts prepare to present the colors. (By Terry Schwinghammer)

Boy Scouts conduct the Flag Folding Ceremony. (By Terry Schwinghammer)