Thanking those who served ‘from the bottom of our hearts’ in Falls Village

Thanking those who served ‘from the bottom of our hearts’ in Falls Village

Veterans of the armed forces gather in the gymnasium on Lee H. Kellogg School in Falls Village (Canaan)Thursday, Nov. 7, for the annual assembly to recognize Veterans Day.

Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE — Students gathered to honor Falls Village veterans at a ceremony at Lee H. Kellogg School Thursday, Nov. 7.

First Selectman Dave Barger kept it simple: “We simply say ‘thank you’ from the bottom of our hearts.”

The children sang to the veterans, including a rousing version of George M. Cohan’s “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

The veterans attending were: Robert Christinat, Navy; William Fox, Navy; Matt Gallagher, Navy; Hope Gallagher, Navy; Patrick Hafner, Army/Army National Guard; Lara Mittaud Hafner, Army National Guard; Roy Jensen, Army; Jason Mechare, Navy; Peter Pixley, Marines; Mike Poole, Navy; Sandy Rhoades, Air Force; Ellery “Woods” Sinclair, Army; Doyle Barger, Army.

The veterans had the opportunity to pose for photos with their children or grandchildren, and then repaired to the library for refreshments.

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