A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Legion membership officer Theresa Conners and legionnaire Joseph Phillips prepare a POW MIA flag for the ceremony.
Akwesasne American Legion Chaplain Rodney Herne, Commander Michael Cook and Sons of the American Legion Commander Harris Cole prepare to begin the Veterans Day ceremony.
Maureen Benedict takes in a display honoring Native Americans who fought in World War II. Her father, Charles Lazore, was a 'Codetalker' but is not included among the names, which she described as 'heartbreaking.'
American Legion and Sons of the American Legion members stand at attention.
Marine Corps League member Carl Cook holds a bugle while a recorded version of Taps plays from a speaker attached to its bell.
Legionnaires Dwight Bero and Dennis Phillips fire off a gun salute.
The Akwesasne American Legion paid tribute to their brothers and sisters in arms who died fighting in wars on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
A handful of people showed up for the brief, but somber event, which featured readings from Legion leaders, a gun salute and a rendition of Taps.
American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Marine Corps League members all participated.
American Legion Chaplain Rodney Herne read "In Flanders Field," a World War I poem written to honor the millions of soldiers who died fighting between 1914 and 1918.
Commander Michael Cook and Sons Commander Harris Cole gave speeches that included tributes to the Native American soldiers who have died fighting for the U.S. and their comrades.
"We stand with bowed heads and solemn memories of our heroic dead," Cook said.
"When America had an urgent need, they were the first to raise their hands," Cole said. "They didn't think twice about it.
"Even though their flesh may have left, their spirits will not be forgotten."
Cole's speech closed on a hopeful tone that humanity will "turn our swords into plowshares for a harvest of justice and peace."
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