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Veterans Day Memorialand Flag Retirement CeremonyNovember 11, 2009Fernandez Park, Pinole, CA
Veterans from VFW Post 2798 in Pinole and others came from all over the county
The fallen soldier memorialreminded people why they were there
St. Joseph School students and the Pinole Valley High School Marching Band participated
Jeff Rubin, of the Pinole Historical Society and the Pinole Community Services Commission, was the emcee
The Pinole Police Explorers Color Guardpresented the colors
West Contra Costa Girl Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance
Scouts saluted during thePledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Long spoke on behalf of the Pinole City Council
Pinole Youth Commissioners read poems honoring veterans
VFW Commander Carl Petersdorf spoke on behalf of all veterans
PinoleHistoricalSociety VicePresidentGeorge Vincentand his wife,Christie, rang abell to honoreach ofPinoles war dead
Ginger Hohm sang Amazing Grace
Jack Meehan spoke about the constitution and our freedoms
Pinole Youth Commissioners read poemshonoring the United States flag
Boy Scout Troop 86Troop GuideDaniel Marieiroconducted the flag retirementceremony
SpectatorJohn Schiltrelaxedduring theceremony
Boy Scouts retired three flags at a time
A final salute for the flag
Bugler Garrett Dibbleplayed tapsfor all of the retired flags
Nineteen flags were retired
The last flag had 48 stars
It was a very large flag
The entire troop carried it toits final resting place
The fierycauldronin which the flagswereretired
Pinole Historical Society PresidentMarcia Kalapus made the closing remarks
Pinole Community TVCable AccessCoordinatorDave Snell and his crewdid a great job televising the live event.
THANK YOU TO:Pinole Historical SocietyCity of PinolePinole Police Department ExplorersPinole Community TelevisionPinole Youth CommissionPinole Valley High School Marching BandGinger HohmSt. Joseph SchoolVFW Post 2798 of PinoleBoy Scout Troop 86 of PinoleWest Contra Costa Girl Scouts