“You can also show your support for these great men and women by hiring a veteran in your workplace, patronizing a veteran-owned business or donating to a veterans program,” Ed Johnson, Navy vet and commander of American Legion Orange Blossom Post 1167, said during his remarks during Veterans Day services at the Walton Engine and Hose Company. “And you can simply thank them for their service.” Photo by Ginny Privitar. ‘Veterans have given us freedom, security and the greatest nation on earth’ On this Veterans Day, just months after we lost more American heroes in the pullout from Afghanistan, the Chester community... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 04:33
On this most solemn of days, there was no public ceremony due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, four veterans paid homage to our veterans. Ed Johnson, Commander of American Legion Orange Blossom Post 1167, laid a wreath at the memorial outside the Chester Firehouse. Also present were veterans Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Executive; Joe McCourt, president of the Chester Fire Police; and E.J. Szulwach. Photo by Ginny Privitar. Chester. A most solemn day Local News 11 Nov 2020 | 11:54
The Chester Girl Scouts were out in force on Veterans Day ( Ginny Privitar) Chester honors the sacrifices of veterans, past and present Today, less than 1 percent of the population defends the rest of us, Ed Johnson told the group gathered for Veterans Day... Local News 13 Nov 2019 | 02:47
