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History of Veterans Day

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World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

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Ridgewood Veterans Day Service, 2015

Ridgewood Veterans Day Service, 2015

Ridgewood NJ, American Legion Post #53 hosted a Veteran’s Day Service at 11AM in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

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Thanking America’s Heroes on Veterans Day

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Rep Garrett with two vets at the Glen Rock street fair 

Dear Friend,
 
Today, our nation pauses to remember the sacrifices that have been made by our veterans—every man and woman who proudly defended our country. To a brave few, duty and service are more than words, they are a way of life. 
 
As Americans, our freedoms and liberties have been secured because of our veterans.  From the Continental Armies of the American Revolution to those returning home today from places abroad, our veterans have proven, time and again, to be among our greatest national treasures.

As President John F. Kennedy—himself an American war hero—once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.”  Today, and every day, please join me in remembering and honoring our veterans.

Sincerely,


Rep. Scott Garrett

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Veterans Day – Ridgewood, NJ – November 11, 2013 – American Legion Post 53

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Veterans Day – Ridgewood, NJ – November 11, 2013 – American Legion Post 53
Nov 11, 2013
by Joe Burns

Ridgewood NJ,  Selected pictures from yesterdays Veterans Day Ceremonies at Veterans Field in Ridgewood.

The focus of this year’s ceremony was the Korean War. The Master of Ceremonies was Bob Paoli, Commander of American Legion Post 53; The National Anthem was sung by the Harmony Celebration Chorus; Reverand Kyu Tae Pak, Midland Park United Methodist Church opened the ceremonies with a prayer; Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn made opening remarks; Sgt. 1st Class Ron Zier spoke about the Korean War and his service there; Retired HoHoKus Police Chief Robert Re spoke about the war and his service in Korea at that time; veterans in the audience were honored for their military service, and Sally Ann Tumas-Skoric sang “God Bless America” with the audience joining in. Many students from Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Ridgewood High School were in the audience.

Photos by Joe Burns

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Veterans Day 2013 Ceremony in Ridgewood

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Veterans Day 2013 Ceremony in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Village of Ridgewood 2013 Veterans Day services began at 11 AM on Monday on Veterans Field in Ridgewood.  The ceremony was coordinated by members of American Legion Post 53 based in Ridgewood.  This year’s event was held, as always, to honor all veterans, but especially those from the Korean War era military.

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Photo credit: Boyd A. Loving