Veterans Day ceremony cites service
(Photos by Illinois Valley News)
From our weekly issue dated November 14, 2007
Sacrifice, valor and honor demonstrated by U.S. military personnel were highlighted during a Veterans Day ceremony at Cave Junction City Hall Sunday, Nov. 11:
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I hostilities.
The brief, heartfelt ceremony was conducted by Glenn Morrison American Legion Post 70 and its Auxiliary.
Post Cmdr. Jim Fuller spoke of the sacrifices of veterans, and how helping former members of the Armed Forces in need is a worthy, fulfilling goal.
(Photos by Illinois Valley News)
The principal speaker was Tina Haemmerlein, an Auxiliary member who is Dept. of Oregon Legislative Chairman. A memorial Poppy Wreath recalling the poem about Flanders Field during WWI, was placed on the monument at city hall by Auxiliary member Ellie Buell, who serves as Dept. of Oregon President.
Haemmerlein provided a bit of Veterans Day history, noting that it is observed to honor American veterans of all wars. It originally was known as Armistice Day, she said.
She quoted President Eisenhower, who said, in 1954 after signing the bill that established Veterans Day, “On that day, let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom.”
Haemmerlein also said, in part, “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. On this Veterans Day 2007, we celebrate and honor the men and women who have fought to protect the democratic ideals that are the foundation of our country.
“Today, our veterans inspire new generations of American military personnel as they work to defeat terrorism and advance toward peace. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our military, and to pray for our veterans of the past, present and future -- not just on this day, but every day of the year.”
Other ceremony participants included Don Stafford, Frank Mowery, Laurel Warden, Joyce Mustol and Hazel Smith.
Fuller concluded the ceremony by recalling that two young men, Wesley Woodcock and Floyd Wells, “passed through Barracks 146, which was in Cave Junction.
“They went on to Camp White (now White City in Jackson County) before deploying to Europe for service in World War I,” he said.
He and others then went to a marble monument, now 100 years old, to pay their respects to the two young men and many others who served in “the war to end all wars.” The monument is near Family Tree Garden Center in Cave Junction.
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