United States Army veterans Carl Mecca, of the 1st Cavalry Division, and Fred De Barros, of the 25th Infantry Division, salute during the playing of "Taps."
Eugene Wells, who served in the 36th Infantry Division during World War II, accepts a medal on a ribbon from a Park Avenue School student. The Park Avenue School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Friday morning, Nov. 6.
Port Chester American Legion Firing Squad members Bill Chiapetta and Kenny Neilsen stand at attention.
Port Chester Village Manager Chris Steers and Bishop Nowotnik, confidential secretary to the Rye Town supervisor, place a wreath in front of the central monument at Veterans' Memorial Park during the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Town Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Vietnam veteran Peter Sileo of Rye Brook
Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla emcees the ceremony.
King Street School fifth grader Sophia Tsoukalas plays "The Star-Spangled Banner." The King Street School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.
The King Street School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.
The King Street School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.
Adam Tomasetti, who served in the U.S. Army, accepts flowers from his grandsons, Colin and Jack Casey.
The King Street School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.
Two men bow their heads while a list of deceased veterans is read out loud. John Holt, who wore a red poppy on his lapel, served for 25 years in the British Royal Navy, and Nicholas Gaglia flew B-52s for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
King Street School students sing "God Bless America."
The King Street School Veterans Day ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10.
Paul DiMeglio, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps, poses with his daughter, Gianna, a 4th grader, and son, Luca, a 1st grader, in front of a wall of stars, each one made for a different veteran.
Atria Rye Brook resident and Marine veteran Spencer Weil enjoys his day on the Honor Flight Nov. 7 visiting the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. Spencer was stationed in Guadalcanal during the war.
Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and peacetime military service were honored at a special flag raising ceremony and luncheon at the Father John M. Grady Council 503 of the Knights of Columbus clubhouse in Port Chester on Nov. 7.
In attendance last Saturday were five veterans of World War II: Rocco Barrese, Gene Wells, Frank Bellantoni, James DiSanto and Robert Riehl. They are pictured with State Senator George Latimer who thanked each man for his service to the nation.
Park Avenue School fifth graders Laysa Eboli (left) and Marissa Luchen hold a poster with pictures of veterans on it.
Isabelle Birdsall looks through the history books for the one dedicated to her cousin Dominick Verrastro who died earlier this year. Birdsall and her husband Hank donated a book to Park Avenue School in honor of each veteran who passed away in the past year, an ongoing tradition for the couple.
The Port Chester American Legion Band plays the National Anthem.
The sparse showing of people at the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Town Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans' Memorial Park on Sunday, Nov. 8.
