Photos, Video: Annapolis Commemorates Veterans Day
The annual ceremony at Memorial Circle included the Naval Academy's drill team and County Councilman Peter Smith.
Annapolitans and officials gathered at Memorial Circle on Sunday morning to honor America's veterans and troops. "Veterans Day truly represents the spirit of what is the best that America has to offer," Anne Arundel County Councilman Peter Smith said. Smith, a Marine, asked the other veterans present to raise their hands while he spoke. "These are your warriors; these are your warriors," Smith said. "They've seen the worst in mankind, but yet continue to answer the call for the best in mankind." Smith also highlighted a few of the local veterans who gave their lives in service to their country like Edgewater Navy Seal Patrick Feeks who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in August. "For tomorrow, some gave their todays," Smith said…
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