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Residents turn out to honor veterans

| 04 Nov 2014 | 01:46
    Sussex County Crier William Joseph, a Marine Corp veteran, is followed by state and county officials of Sussex County.
    Sussex County Crier William Joseph, a Marine Corp veteran, is followed by state and county officials of Sussex County.
    From Wantage were the Daughters and the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution.
    From Wantage were the Daughters and the American Revolution and the Children of the American Revolution.
    Members of the Franklin Band.
    Members of the Franklin Band.
    Newton High School band.
    Newton High School band.
    John Harrigan of Vernon is shown during the ceremonies.
    John Harrigan of Vernon is shown during the ceremonies.
    Longtime Hamburg resident and former Hamburg SeniorþÄôs Club president Anna Mae Schurko, 86, was honored as this yearþÄôs Grand Marshal. Schurko is a World War II veteran of the Cadet Nurse Corps
    Longtime Hamburg resident and former Hamburg SeniorþÄôs Club president Anna Mae Schurko, 86, was honored as this yearþÄôs Grand Marshal. Schurko is a World War II veteran of the Cadet Nurse Corps
    Five surviving World War II veterans attended the ceremonies.
    Five surviving World War II veterans attended the ceremonies.
    The High Point Harmonizers, right, are shown singing the National Anthem during the indoor ceremonies.
    The High Point Harmonizers, right, are shown singing the National Anthem during the indoor ceremonies.

AUGUSTA — Despite Sunday’s a cold and windy weather, hundreds of county residents turned out to honor the Sussex County veterans during the 14th Annual Salute to Military Veterans parade and ceremony at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.

Normally held outside, the ceremony was held indoors due to the driving wind along the parade route.

Sponsored by the Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services and the Veterans Committee, the event was a somber one meant to show appreciation for those who served their country in times of war. Many tables manned by representatives of various veteran’s-oriented organizations lined the inside of the Richard’s Building with information about programs and benefits available to our veterans.

Following the ceremony, hot dogs, a variety of cakes and cookies. The county freeholders distributed a special 2014 anniversary pin designed by Cassandra Conklin of the Wantage School to the veterans who attended.

— Photos by Chris Wyman