HONORING THEIR SACRIFICE; RESIDENTS GATHER TO RECOGNIZE VETERANS.Byline: Romy Jacobson Daily News Staff Writer As the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' rose up from the crowd assembled for Veterans Day, one old veteran trembled as he held his flag high to honor his comrades, living and dead. In the audience at Lancaster Cemetery were people of all ages - some too young to understand, and some hoping that the young will never fully have to understand the significance of the day first-hand. ``Americans' freedom depends on our remembrance of veterans who paid the price for that freedom,'' said Lancaster Vice Mayor Henry Hearns, a Korean War Korean War, conflict between Communist and non-Communist forces in Korea from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. At the end of World War II, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel into Soviet (North Korean) and U.S. (South Korean) zones of occupation. veteran. ``We are thankful for the men and women who paid for our freedom.'' Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley residents in Rosamond, Palmdale and Lancaster braved a chilly autumn morning to laugh, cry, remember and pay respects to loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl and strangers who shared a common purpose - protecting Americans and their rights. ``We're strong because we pay homage and honor to those who serve - that gives us the strength,'' said Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. veteran Robert C. Marr, Junior Past State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, who spoke in Lancaster. ``We celebrate their lives because they gave their lives. It's comforting to be able to do that. ``The Declaration of Independence is alive and well here today because millions of Americans cared enough to preserve the ideals for which it stands,'' said Marr. At the Palmdale Veterans Day ceremony at Desert Lawn Cemetery, Mayor Jim Ledford said observing Veterans Day is a way of giving thanks. ``It's important that we make a minor sacrifice to support the people that make the ultimate sacrifice,'' said Ledford. ``We can never show enough respect and say thanks enough.'' People in the audience at Lancaster agreed on the importance of the day. ``It's a very important day because it honors all our veterans,'' said Beth Deliberto, whose husband, Jay, is the senior vice commander at VFW See Video for Windows. Post 3000 in Quartz Hill. ``Our family alone represents the Marines, Air Force and Army.'' State Assemblyman as·sem·bly·man n. A man who is a member of a legislative assembly. assemblyman Noun pl -men a member of a legislative assembly Noun 1. George Runner George C. Runner, Jr. (born March 25 1952 in Scotia, New York) is a Republican California State Senator, who represents the 17th Senate District, which includes portions of Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County and Ventura County. told his listeners in Lancaster that Veterans Day has more meaning than simply remembering the past. ``These sacrifices of the past have made possible the future,'' Runner said. ``And if we can carry forward the message of Veterans Day to the next generation and the one after that and the one beyond that one, then we can keep America going for another 200 years and two hundred more beyond that.'' CAPTION(S): 4 Photos PHOTO (1--color) A color guard fires a 21-gun salute at a Veterans Day ceremony at Palmdale's Desert Lawn Cemetery. (2--color) Scottie Boyle Jr., governor of the Lancaster Moose Moose, river, Canada Moose, river, c.50 mi (80 km) long, formed in central Ont., Canada, by the Mattagami and Missinaibi rivers. It flows NE to its confluence with the Abitibi River and into SW James Bay near Moosonee. Lodge 1926 and Kittie Messer, senior agent of the lodge, lay a wreath Tuesday. (3) Phil Roberts, left, and Denny Owens of the Fleet Reserve Association speak at a Palmdale ceremony. (4) Air Force Blue Eagles bugler Senior Airman senior airman n. 1. Abbr. SrA A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Air Force that is above airman first class and below staff sergeant. 2. One who holds this rank. Jamie Groskopf plays taps. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News |
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