After starting out bright and early at 7:00 am, a group of post members put up flags along Rt. 82 in the hamlet of Hopewell Junction. After their work was done, they all convened at Dunkin' Donuts where they enjoyed some camaraderie, coffee and donuts. Pictured left to right are Bill Meyer, John Polasko, Don Burns, Jim Reynolds, Len Hart, Kevin Hathorn, Joe Ryan, John Call and Bill Kriebel.

Members of Manny Bacon Post, accompanied by a few members of other local veterans' organizations, held Veterans Day Ceremonies at John Jay High School in East Fishkill and Roy C. Ketcham High School in the Town of Wappinger on Friday, Nov. 9. The ceremonies featured raising the flag, patriotic singing, and a short speech by our commander, Jim Reynolds. Here's the text of his speech:

The second-graders at Gayhead Elementary School honored local veterans with a breakfast on Nov. 5. The event was organized by second-grade teachers Mrs. Christine Allen and Ms. Kate Balogh. The kids served the vets and introduced themselves, asking questions about our service. The morning ended with a couple of choral renditions by the children.
 
After the children left, Kevin Hathorn presented a Blue Star Banner to Theresa who has a grandson serving in Bahrain.