The Borough of Avalon will honor veterans during a special Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at the Avalon Veterans Plaza, located at 21st Street and Dune Drive in the Borough. The Borough of Avalon is holding this ceremony in conjunction with American Legion Post #331 which serves the Seven Mile Island communities of Avalon and Stone Harbor.
“Veterans Day is much more than just a holiday. This is the opportunity for Americans to show their deep appreciation and gratitude to the men and women who served our country to protect the freedoms that we enjoy every day”, said Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi.
The ceremony begins at 11:00am and will include comments by Mayor Pagliughi and by Kevin Coyle, commander of American Legion Post #331. The “Seven Mile Singers” will sing the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America”. There will be a presentation of wreaths by the Avalon Elementary School and by local veteran Ed White. Veterans will also present a rifle salute, along with the playing of taps.
At 12 Noon, American Legion Post #331 will hold a ceremony at the post, located at the northwest corner of 117th Street and Second Avenue in Stone Harbor. Following the ceremony, veterans will offer refreshments including hot dogs and soup. Post members will also announce the winners of the annual 50-50 drawing that includes ten winners and $10,000 in cash prizes.
For more information about the Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post #331, please visit www.stephencludlampost331.o
