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Peekskill Honors Its Veterans

PEEKSKILL, N.Y.-- Dozens of people turned out at Monument Park in Peekskill Monday for a Veterans Day ceremony.  

Peekskill Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Peekskill Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Peekskill High School Band took part in Monday's ceremony.

The Peekskill High School Band took part in Monday's ceremony.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Peekskill High School Band performs.

The Peekskill High School Band performs.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Wreaths were carried by area politicians and other city and county leaders.

Wreaths were carried by area politicians and other city and county leaders.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Wreaths were walked across Monument Park to the war memorial.

Wreaths were walked across Monument Park to the war memorial.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Area musician and veteran Tim Murphy performed several songs.

Area musician and veteran Tim Murphy performed several songs.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Area veterans were honored for their service to the country.

Area veterans were honored for their service to the country.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
John Donohue of the Peekskill American Legion thanks Jerry Nappi of Entergy for the company's financial support.

John Donohue of the Peekskill American Legion thanks Jerry Nappi of Entergy for the company's financial support.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Purple Heart Recipient William Nazzario of Cortlandt was the guest speaker at Monday's event.

Purple Heart Recipient William Nazzario of Cortlandt was the guest speaker at Monday's event.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Wreaths places at the war memorial in Monument Park.

Wreaths places at the war memorial in Monument Park.

Photo Credit: Art Cusano

Music was provided by the Peekskill High School band and the guest speaker was Purple Heart recipient William Nazzario of Cortlandt.

Please check out 200 photos from Monday's ceremony by Art Cusano in our Flickr photo gallery.

 

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