Photos: Westerlo Honors Veterans
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Doing the honors: Westerlo Supervisor Matt Kryzak and his wife pull back the covering that was on top of the new granite monument to honor all the past, current, and future veterans of Westerlo.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Saying a prayer: Past Chaplin and Commander of Helderberg Post 977 Richard Brumley says his opening prayer for the vets and the new veterans garden.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Full mast: All the flags of the armed forces fly atop their flag poles inside the new veterans garden in the newly dedicated Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Unveiling: Richard and Betty Filkins take off the black covering from a new monument honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action as members of Legion Riders 977 stand nearby.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Revelation: Rick Haley Sr. and his wife, Rachel, unveil a battlefield cross monument.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
“It’s about our community”: Former Westerlo resident of 19 years, Luke McDermott spoke to the crowd about how he got into the Marines and how living here showed him about the town’s love of their veterans.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Showing some history: Westerlo supervisor Matt Kryzak holds up an old Navy flag during his opening remarks on Sunday afternoon at the new Town of Westerlo Veterans Memorial Park.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Patriotic tunes: Members of the Village Volunteers fife and drum corps from Delmar play during the ceremony.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Proudly we hailed: Brody Shaver sings the national anthem as Westerlo Supervisor Matt Kryzak has his hand over his heart.