NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) - Delaware politicians say honoring the state's military veterans means much more than paying tributes on Veterans Day.
Gov. Jack Markell and members of Delaware's congressional delegation joined other officials Monday for the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
The elected officials sounded a common theme, saying Delawareans must do what they can to help veterans after they leave military service. That includes helping them find civilian jobs and taking care of homeless veterans.
The National Veterans Day Committee in Washington has designated the New Castle event a National Veterans Day Regional Site for the nation's 60th annual Veterans Day celebration.
This year's ceremony in Delaware marks the 22nd year of participation along with 54 similarly recognized sites across the country.
Salisbury
At the Wicomico War Memorial the United States flag and flags for branches for the branches of the military were caught in the wind as community leaders for Veterans Day.
Salisbury City Council Vice President Laura Mitchell was one of several elected officials on hand.
And, she said, that while older veterans get much of the attention on this day the younger veterans and women should not be forgotten.
76-year old Korean War veteran Ralph Green told the Salisbury
Daily Times that it’s important that people recognize what these veterans have gone through.
Also at the ceremony were 86 year old Harry Jordan and 94-year old Vince Dannes who wore World War II veteran hats.
