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By Paul Chasko

A crowd was gathered at Chess Park in Monongahela to honor veterans on November 11th. Men and women from various Mon Valley veterans groups were in attendance to be certain that their comrades-in-arms – active, inactive and fallen – would be honored on this day.

 

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The Mon Valley Leathernecks advance the colors

The Mon Valley Honor Guard, consisting of volunteers from several Valley veterans groups, was there, as were the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates and a contingent of the Mon Valley Leathernecks – all in uniform and carrying their colors. It was an impressive sight - doubly so realizing that most of these men paying tribute were on the high side of 65 years in age. Yet, they wanted to be here to do their duty. The City of Monongahela was represented by Mayor Bob Kepics, some members of Council, Police Chief Brian Tempest, and several police officers.

After a welcome by Mayor Bob Kepics, the colors were advanced by the Mon Valley Leathernecks . The National Anthem was sung by Kim Van Voorhis, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by veteran George Hutchko. The invocation was given by Rev. Frank Sloan Jr. A two-bell ceremony was conducted by the Mid-Mon Valley Shipmates.

John Koller, Commander of American Legion Post 613 of Finleyville, read a tribute to Mrs. Marge Hunter, who passed away in August. She was a long–time member of the VFW Auxilliary and a past VFW state officer. She had been a frequent speaker at many veterans memorial services. Washington County Commissioner Larry Maggi gave the keynote address praising veterans of past and present, and noting those who have passed.

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Commander Bob Koller speaks

The benediction by Rev. Mark Woomer was followed by a rifle salute and playing of "Taps." The colors were retired by the Mon Valley Leathernecks, followed by a few closing remarks from veteran Tom Corey. It was a moving Veterans Day ceremony.

Click on "gallery" for more photos by Paul Chasko of this event.

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