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    Updated: November 5, 2009

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    A salute to Sussex County veterans

    Rev. Ernest Kosa giving the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Kosa is a retired U.S. Army, Korean and Vietnam war veteran. Photos by Michele Masser

    On Nov. 1 the ninth annual Salute to Military Veterans took place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. Sponsored by the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Division of Senior Services and the Veterans Committee the event featured military groups from throughout the county. The salute kicked off with town crier, Bill Joseph, announcing the event.

    Sussex County crier, William Joseph


    Participant from Rory O’Moore Pipes and Drums

    Tony Alvarez Jr. (U.S. Army National Guard veteran) sings the National Anthem.







     

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