Salisbury honors veterans

SALISBURY — There were two Veterans Day ceremonies in Salisbury.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, 20 veterans came to the Salisbury Central School gym. The K-5 students sang to them and presented them with handmade expressions of gratitude.

The invitation was extended to all veterans, not just those living in Salisbury.

The veterans also took the microphone and gave their names and branches of service.

On Friday, Nov. 11, at the war memorial at Town Hall, about 40 people gathered for a concise ceremony.

Bill Morrill (Marines) led the Pledge of Allegiance and Barbara Schoenly read the invocation, dedicating it to the late Ron Solon.

Lloyd Wallingford sang “God Bless America,” with the crowd joining in.

David Bayersdorfer spoke of how Veterans Day originated with Armistice Day after World War I.

“Today we honor all our veterans, who unselfishly placed their lives on the line for our freedom.”

The color guard was made up of Bill Becker (Army), Jerry Baldwin (Air Force), and Skyler Ohmen, a fifth grader at SCS and son of Chris Ohmen (Army).

Officiating was Chris Williams (Marines).

The veterans at SCS on Thursday, Nov. 10, were: Greg Emberline (Air Force), John Hill (Air Force), Chris Sorrell (Marines), Tom Key (Navy), Peter Oliver (Marines), David Bayersdorfer (Marines), Jerry Baldwin (Air Force), Randy Cannon (Air Force), Michael Kashmer (Army), Jason Panella (Army), Jim Kennedy (Coast Guard), Scott Salmon (Marines), Larry Conklin (Army), Don Stuber (Army), Marc Dittmer (Army), Chris Ohmen (Army), Don Hurlburt (Army), Carl Jenter (Army), Tracy Firth (Army), Peter Tuthill (Marines).

David Bayersdorfer explained the history and purpose of Veterans Day at Town Hall on Nov. 11. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

Salisbury Central School students gave veterans handmade presents during a visit on Thursday, Nov. 10. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan

David Bayersdorfer explained the history and purpose of Veterans Day at Town Hall on Nov. 11. Photo by Patrick L. Sullivan
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