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                         May 24, 2002

A rousing salute to veterans

Highland Falls, West Point officials, cadets, soldiers, local 
politicians, vets groups all turn out for Armed Forces Day parade

Photos by Irene Brown

 


From L-R: Village Mayor Joseph D’Onofrio, N.Y. State Senator Bill Larkin, USMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. William J. Lennox, Congresswoman Sue Kelly, Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun and West Point Garrison Commander Col. Ann Horner lead the way during Saturday’s "Salute to Vets" parade in Highland Falls.

The Korean War Vets from Rockland County (above) and the colorguard from the N.Y. Military Academy (left)  both generated cheers from onlookers. Right: Members of the Airborne Association enthusiastically count cadence as they march along Main Street.