Scenes from Veterans Day | Nov. 11, 2020

Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 20202 at Rusty Parker Memorial Park's war memorial monuments. Photo by Gordon Miller.

The Color Guard. Photo by Gordon Miller.

At 11 a.m., Alonzo Perry, commander of the American Legion Post 59, leads a solemn ceremony held each year on Nov. 11 originally chosen to commemorate the day marking the armistice signed between the allies of World War I and Germany to end hostilities on the western front of that war. It took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Chaplain Ted Carminati reads an invocation. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Marcel Mongeur and Brian Larrabee position a wreath at the memorial monuments. Nov. 11 as Veterans Day recognizes all who have served in the armed forces in all wars. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Kevin Sherman plays taps. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Left to right: Margaret and David Luce, Bob and Betty Jones. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Scott Woodard (center) is finance officer for American Legion Post 59. Photo by Gordon Miller.

The rifle salute fires blanks into the sky. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Passersby on Main Street stop to observe and listen. Photo by Gordon Miller.

A couple dozen veterans, friends and family attended the outdoor ceremony wearing masks and keeping distance given the COVID-19 pandemic. Topo Despault (far right) is Sons of the American Legion Commander. Photo by Gordon Miller.

Marcel Mongeur and Brian Larrabee salute after the memorial wreath is in place. Photo by Gordon Miller.