Veterans Day Celebrated in Old Lyme with Poignant Ceremony

Local Heroes: the veterans gathered outside Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall for a commemorative photo.
All photos by Martha Shoemaker.

OLD LYME — A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall.

A wreath was laid Monday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall and then the flag was raised.

Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those, who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of their country, and those who have served in the past or continue to serve today.

Richard Mason, Commander of VFW Post 1467, stands at right with Joe Lacasse in the center while Larry Ghirardi speaks.

The simple service was relatively short, but still poignant.

Retired Colonel Bill Bachman addresses the veterans gathered around the flagpole while Richard Mason, Commander of VFW Post 1467, stands at left.

A three-gun-salute was fired to commemorate all veterans everywhere.

Here at LymeLine, we thank all veterans for your past or present service and commemorate all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.