Friendly Center was beautiful yesterday, with maple trees displaying their autumn color and new flags prominently displayed at the Friendly Avenue entrance. At the Veterans Day Flag Raising, veterans bowed their heads in prayer, while the Navy Chaplain led us in prayer, inviting everyone to pray according to what they believed. Several veterans and American Legion members were in attendance and participating at the Marine Corps League flag raising ceremony. Southeast Guilford High Schoos’s Navy Junior ROTC students served as color guards.

The crowd was small, but those who were in attendance, were appreciative and reverent. The service was memorable and touching. Some of the veterans walked with great difficulty, but, all walked with pride. We were glad to be there to show our appreciation and to honor the veterans in our own family. Mark your calendars for Veterans Day next year. The service is a great patriotic moment.