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Veterans Honored At Annual Ridgewood Ceremony

Cecilia Levine
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Ridgewood veterans, officials and residents gathered for the annual ceremony in Van Neste Square. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood Council at the Veteran's Day ceremony. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood Harmony Celebration Chorus sang "God Bless America." Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn addresses the audience. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Bagpipers added a special musical touch to the ceremony. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Ridgewood Veterans Day Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Many people wore patriotic apparel at the ceremony. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Officials listen during the Veteran's Day ceremony in Ridgewood. Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood residents and village officials gathered in Van Neste Square on Wednesday to honor the men and women who served our country.

The 11 a.m. ceremony opened with a Call to Attention by Joseph Vrana, of the Color Guard. American Legion Post 53 Commander Bob Paoli made the opening remarks before Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn introduced the speakers.

The event's speakers included Admissions Field Force representative of the U.S.M.A at West Point David V. Nasta and retired Commander and Legionnaire Ed Houlihan, USN Service and Sacrifice.

Ridgewood High School student Ruslan Diaz, grade 9, recited a poem before the Ridgewood Harmony Celebrating Chorus sang "God Bless America."

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