On a crisp fall day, local residents gathered on the village green in front of Rye City Hall on Veterans Day to pay respects and honor those who have served. Veterans Day ceremonies have been held in Rye since 1919.
The program was run by American Legion Post 128 and emceed by its Commander Fred de Barros. In his remarks Barros welcomed Rye Boy Scout Troop 2 Scoutmaster Jon Ball who in turn recognized de Barros and American Legion Post 128 for their service. Midland School students were also thanked for the cards they presented to the American Legion that have been sent up to the VA hospital in Montrose.
Heartfelt remarks were made by Mayor Josh Cohn, County Executive George Latimer and State Assemblyman Steve Otis. Legionnaire Terry McCartney recounted the story of two Rye World War II veterans, Charles Moxhay and Elliott Eakin of the US Army Air Corps.
de Barros closed the program with a moment of silence before Robin Latimer sang God Bless America.
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