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Veterans day ceremony held at Little Flanders Field

ALPENA, Mich — Today many people from the community came out to Little Flanders Field to celebrate Veterans Day.

Missing from this year’s ceremony was the traditional playing of the Taps.  Because of the cold weather, the bugle froze.

Retired Major General, Burt Francisco, facilitated today’s events and shared one of the most important parts of being a veteran.  Also in attendance was Officer of the Day, Joseph Demski, who shared his most memorable time when serving in the Navy.

After the ceremony, lunch was provided by Northland Credit Union at the VFW building.

Former Marine, Frank Losinski, celebrated with friends today after receiving the veteran of the year award.  Losinski also paid tribute to others in the military.

One local resident reflected on her personal ties to veterans day and one military father was doing double duty as he held his baby and nursed his beer.  His wife said that today he gets a pass.