Thursday's Veterans Day service organized by Hellertown American Legion Post 397 and held at Union Cemetery was a time to reflect on the many sacrifices all veterans have made for their country.
This Thursday, Nov. 11, many local and nationwide businesses are offering Veterans Day discounts to veterans in recognition of the service and sacrifices they have offered our country.
Hellertown American Legion Post 397 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony in Union Cemetery Wednesday, with dozens of veterans, family members, friends and local residents gathering to honor the service and sacrifice members of the U.S. military make.
The sacrifices made by veterans from World War II and earlier til today could not be overemphasized at the Edward H. Ackerman American Legion post's annual Veterans Day service at Union Cemetery in Hellertown Monday.
Veterans Day was a special day at St. Theresa School in Hellertown, where students whose parents or grandparents are U.S. veterans attended a special breakfast with their family members.
At the Saucon Valley Farmers' Market a group of veterans gathered Sunday. Their meals were on the house, courtesy of Wasel's Omelets and in honor of Veterans Day. Most of the men are regulars who enjoy the camaraderie they've found. One of them is Hellertown resident Donald "Don" Lewis, a 94-year-old WWII veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart.
A century after the Armistice that ended World War I was signed, local veterans who fought in the U.S. wars that would follow--along with those who served during peacetime--were honored at a ceremony at Hellertown's Union Cemetery Sunday.
About 130 proud U.S. veterans who have children or grandhildren who attend Saucon Valley Elementary School were recognized before and during a Veterans Day assembly that was held at the school Friday.
This November 11 many restaurants and retailers around the country will say “thank you” to U.S. veterans and active-duty service members by offering free meals, exclusive deals and other specials.
In the spirit of 'Hillers Helping Hillers,' the borough of Fountain Hill is coordinating with American Legion Post 406 to hold a Veterans Day celebration, the main focus of which will be the unveiling of a new permanent veterans monument.
