The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month… never forget.

The Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion held its Veterans Day ceremony on the Warren County Courthouse lawn on Sunday, November 11th. This date marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.

The Royal Examiner’s camera was there to capture the moment and to honor all veterans. Special remarks were made by William Sealock, a Marine veteran and current Town Councilman and by Larry Funk, a US Army veteran, retired Warren County Deputy Sheriff and current Commander of the Post 53.

William Sealock, Marine veteran and current Town Councilman makes the opening remarks and shares his memories.

Larry Funk, US Army veteran, retired Warren County Deputy Sheriff and current Commander of Post 53 delivers the Veterans Day 2018 message.

Laying of the wreaths.

As taps was being played and the wreaths were being laid at the Memorials, the audience was reverent and honored our fallen veterans.

Originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the agreement that ended World War I at 11:00 A.M., November 11, 1918, this federal holiday was changed to Veterans Day in 1954. At that time, it became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of the United States.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.