Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Tony LaCorte told more than 200 people who attended Hood River annual Veterans Day Ceremony that, "You (vets) are the threads that tightly bind the fabric of freedom for our nation."
Community members of all ages arrived at Anderson's Tribute Center on Nov. 11 to pay tribute to all of the Heroes who have served in the Armed Forces and the Heroes now on active duty at home or abroad. At front and center were our National Guard soldiers who provided the Color Guard for the observance and performed the rifle salute. Retired Air Force Colonel Lynn Guenther, who acted as master of ceremonies, urged the audience to support the GHC's efforts to make sure that all military personnel from this area know that they matter to the folks back home!!!
Memorial displays of local Veteran's.
Lynn Guenther, USAF Colonel, retired & Jack Trumball as he read the names of local Heroes who have passed and their names will be placed on memorial bricks at Overlook Park in Hood River.
Hood River County's Scout groups came to help park cars and escort visitor's to their seats.
Color Guard - Oregon Army National Guard - Hood River
Sgt First Class Gary Norris representing the American Legion makes a special presentation to Elizabeth Putnam and WWII Veteran. Please click on her name for a complete story that appeared about her accomplishments in a recent edition of the Hood River News.
Guest speaker Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Tony LaCorte 
Rifle Salute - Oregon Army National Guard - Hood River Proudly,
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