Local government leaders, law enforcement and community members gathered across the county on Monday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day, to remember and celebrate those who have served the United States in the armed forces.
In Avalon, Mayor John McCorristin addressed a crowd, which included many veterans, at the circle at 21st Street and Dune Drive, known as Veterans Plaza.
A fire truck held an oversized American flag over the town’s Sept. 11 memorial as community members gathered for the ceremony in Avalon.
In North Wildwood, Mayor Patrick Rosenello addressed veterans and those who came out to honor their sacrifices at the city’s new Veteran’s Memorial Park on Spruce Avenue.
Other municipalities across the county had similar events to mark the federal holiday.
