Honoring Veterans Day in Old Lyme

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All the veterans present gathered after the ceremony for this commemorative photo outside Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall. All photos by Martha Shoemaker.

LYME/OLD LYME—A brief ceremony honoring Veterans Day was held Tuesday at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall.

A wreath was laid at the flagpole in front of Old Lyme’s Memorial Town Hall while the flag was duly raised.

Current and former members of the military from Old Lyme gathered at the flagpole to honor those, who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of our country, and those who have served in the past or continue to serve today.

Veterans saluted as the flag was raised.

Speeches were made by older veterans …

One of the Veterans read a speech while a second stood at his side with head bowed in respect.

… and younger ones.

The simple service was short, but still poignant.

A number of members of the public gathered on the Lyme Street sidewalk to witness the ceremony.

Here at LymeLine, we thank all veterans for your past or present service and commemorate all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.