Maj. Gen. Daniel York and Donna McCain display the Quilt of Valor that she made for him, following the Veterans Day Ceremony. Image: Jeffrey Westbrook/Times Virginian

American Legion Post 104 headquarters on Oakleigh Avenue served as the venue for this year’s Veterans Day ceremony. While the heavy rains drove the ceremony indoors, it did nothing to diminish the quality and patriotism of the program. The Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9855, both of Appomattox, co-hosted the event.

This year’s keynote speaker was Maj. Gen. Daniel L. York, U.S. Army Reserve (retired). Many of the other events on the program were the familiar but meaningful annual traditions to honor the nation’s veterans.

The program opened with “America the Beautiful,” followed by a welcome from Howard Gregory, Post 104 Public Relations Officer. Everyone stood while the Rev. Gene Riffey offered the invocation, which was followed by the National Anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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