By Mary O’KEEFE

Veterans Day was recognized throughout the area with long-awaited live events in La Crescenta, Montrose and Burbank.

Two Strike Park saw veterans from American Legion Post 288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1614 hold their traditional Veterans Day ceremony that included the presentation of colors by Crescenta Valley High School JROTC, a musical presentation of each branch of the military and a flag retirement ceremony led by the Boy Scouts and Troop 288. The keynote speaker was superintendent/president of Glendale Community College and U.S. Army veteran David Viar, who announced his retirement from the college in June 2022.

In Montrose the Daughters of the Revolution presented a wreath at the Vietnam War Memorial located at Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard. The DAR members wanted to recognize those who served in Vietnam, and remember those who gave their lives during Vietnam and whose names are on the memorial wall.

Burbank held its traditional Veterans Day ceremony at McCambridge Park that included a flyover and concert.

Photos by Mary O’KEEFE