From recollections of war stories to reflections on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I to thoughts about the sacrifices that the men and women of America’s Armed Forces make when they sign their contracts, Veterans Day ceremonies on Sunday in Gloucester and Mathews were filled with respect and awe for those who wore the uniform.
Ceremonies were held at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 58 headquarters, the St. Therese Roman Catholic Church and in front of the Veterans Memorial Wall, all in Gloucester and at American Legion Post 83 in Mathews.
During two of those ceremonies—the luncheon at DAV headquarters and the dinner at the Mathews Legion post—Commissioner Ellen Marie Hess of the Virginia Employment Commission presented pins, certificates and other material to the men and women who had served in the military during the Vietnam era.
DAV ceremony
Veterans Day observances began at 11 a.m. Sunday at DAV headquarters. It was explained that the observan...