Keynote speaker Brig. General (USA, ret.) Jack Nicholson talks with Valerie Young, a graduate student in journalism at the University of Maryland. Photo by Louise Krafft.
Bugler Brent Anderson called the Veterans Day ceremony to assembly and attention at the Mount Vernon Community Center on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11. The bugle call was followed by Piper Timothy Kirkpatrick leading two members of the Old Guard carrying the Medal of Honor Flag. Molly Millard sang the National Anthem and the American Heritage Girls from St. Rita Church Troop 1381 led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. More than 100 residents and the Friends of Rocky Versace gathered to pay tribute to all those who have served in the armed forces. The annual ceremony is organized by the Friends of Rocky Versace and the staff of the Mount Vernon Community Center.
