Yonkers to Honor American Heroes at Annual Veterans Day Ceremony

YONKERS,  NY — Mayor Phil Amicone is pleased to announce that the City of Yonkers
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00 amat the
Washington Park Veterans War Memorial on South Broadway (located at the base of
the steps that lead to City Hall). In observance of the national holiday, city
offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11.

Mayor Amicone and Office of Veterans Affairs Director Al Ramsey have
coordinated a special program in tribute to members of the US Armed Forces in
honor of their dedication and service to our Country. They will be joined by
local officials as well as members of Yonkers Central Committee of War Veterans,
local Veterans Posts and Gold Star Mothers from Yonkers and the surrounding area.

Tuesday's program will feature Guest Speaker Major Thomas O'Connor of the
United States Marine Corps Reserve. Major O'Connor entered the USMC in 1989 and
served as a commander of a rifle platoon during Desert Storm, where he received
the Silver Star for his actions in engagements with Iraqi armor units.

The following is an outline of the ceremony:

· 10:00 AM Welcome- Albert Ramsey, Director Veterans Affairs 
· 10:05 AM Song- Enrico Fermi Elementary School Choir
· 10:10 AM Invocation – Rev. Terzo Vinci
· 10:14 AM Presentation of Colors- Yonkers Police Rifle Team & Color Guard
· 10:15 AM Pledge of Allegiance – James Nolan, Chairman of the Central
Committee of Veterans Organizations 
· 10:17 AM National Anthem – Enrico Fermi Elementary School Choir
· 10:20 AM Introductions- William Regan, Deputy Mayor
· 10:25 AM Comments- Mayor Phil Amicone 
· 10:30 AM Guest Speaker – Major Thomas O'Connor, USMC 
· 10:50 AM Gun Salute & Taps- Yonkers Police Rifle Team & Color Guard
· 10:52 AM Awards Presentation to Gold Star Mothers- Mayor Phil Amicone
· 10:55 AM Benediction – Father Terzo Vinci 
· 11:00 AM Closing – Enrico Fermi Elementary School Choir, God Bless America