(Photos were taken by Paul Oliver. Visit his website to learn more about this talented, up-and-coming photographer.)
Masters of Ceremonies Lou Cimaglia, Wilmington’s Veterans’ Agent
Town Manager Jeff Hull
8th grade student Christopher Stokes reading the Gettysburg Address
8th grader Brittany Cimaglia reciting the Memorial Day Poem
Commander of the Wilmington VFW Post 2458
Sgt. of Arm’s Past Commander VFW Post 2458 Eddie Williams
Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis
Masters of Ceremonies Lou Cimaglia, Wilmington’s Veterans’ Agent, reading off the names of Wilmington veterans killed or missing in action
The bell was rung after each fallen hero’s name was read
World War II and Korean War veteran Gordon L. Siteman placing the ceremonial wreath at the monument
World War II and Korean War veteran Gordon L. Siteman placing the ceremonial wreath at the monument
World War II and Korean War veteran Gordon L. Siteman saluting
World War II and Korean War veteran Gordon L. Siteman saluting
Commander of the Wilmington American Legion Post 135 Bill Roe & Sgt. of Arm’s Past Commander VFW Post 2458 Eddie Williams
Wilmington Marching Band performing
Wilmington Marching Band performing
Wilmington Marching Band performing
Wilmington Marching Band performing
Wilmington Marching Band drummer playing Taps
Wilmington Marching Band trumpeter playing Taps
Wilmington Police Department firing a riffle volley
Wilmington Police Department firing a riffle volley
Wilmington Minutemen firing a cannon volley
Wilmington Minutemen firing a cannon volley
Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis, Commander of the Wilmington VFW Post 2458 Dick Dickson, Commander of the Wilmington American Legion Post 135 Bill Roe, & Sgt. of Arm’s Past Commander VFW Post 2458 Eddie Williams saluting
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