From left are: Staff Sgt. Laura Garcia Army, who is currently at Fort Dix; Marine Corporal Harvey Lott, a sniper in Lebanon in 1982, and 1977 Army Private Patricia Garris — grandparents of Ja Zara and Divine Rhodes; World War II Army Commander Ralph Panciello; Army veteran Kim Ameli, who served in Vietnam; and World War II Army veteran Al Guadagno.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Washington Elementary School recently held its 14th annual flag salute ceremony in honor of veterans in anticipation of Memorial Day.
The ceremony began with students walking into the assembly with the veterans, who have family members attending Washington. The flag salute was led by Student council representative Ezra Simon, who read the poem “We Remember Them,” which was echoed by everyone as it was read.
The National Anthem was sung by Corporal Harvey Lott and Principal Marie DeMaio introduced the veterans and spoke about Memorial Day. After the Washington School Honor Choir sang “My Country Tis of Thee,” Commander Ralph Panciello and Lott spoke to the students. To conclude the service, “Taps” was played.
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