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Veterans honored in Mojave

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by Cathy Hansen
special to Aerotech News
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Beautiful November weather with light winds
greeted veterans and supporting citizens at the Vet-
erans Day Ceremony in Legacy Park at Mojave How to contact
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ing a North American T-28B and Canadair Mk
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we celebrated the dedicated service of Marines Photograph by Cathy Hansen
who, for nearly two and a half centuries, have Guest speaker, Air Force veteran James Peck, stands by the POW/MIA Table as he surprises Submissions for upcoming events, air
upheld a proud legacy of Honor, Courage, and attendees with a saxophone rendition of America the Beautiful at the Mojave Air and Space Port shows and museums
Commitment. Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 2020. should be addressed to
Pastor Charles Lowery, Vietnam veteran, 101st Web Updates, 220 E. Ave. K-4,
Airborne U.S. Army, led the Invocation and clos- world are to be commended. The noble duty to de- God bless each of you and continue to bless # 7, Lancaster CA 93535
ing prayers, Air Force veteran Timothy Lomba America.” or email editor@aerotechnews.com.
sang the National Anthem and God Bless America. fend family, friends and neighbors is one very few Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack For questions concerning the web site,
Peck also surprised everyone with a saxophone of us make and one we all are indebted to honor. contact the webmaster at
solo of America the Beautiful, after Sally and Ken “It is admirable that we have so many of these Scrivner’s Field Representative, Joshua Foster, webmaster@aerotechnews.com.
Kendall gave a meaningful presentation of the patriots living in our community. May we show, offered appreciation to all veterans and noted the
POW/MIA Tribute. Ken is a Vietnam veteran and today and every day, our sincere appreciation to many Kern County veterans who have served our Where you can get
served with the U.S. Marine Corps. those who have valiantly served. Even with their nation. Aerotech News and Review
Congressman Kevin McCarthy sent a letter many accomplishments in uniform, they continue Tami Kelley reminded everyone of the Wreaths For information on
in which he said, “Our nation is a country that to live out their lives with remarkable humility and Across America project that will take place at Aerotech distribution, call
embodies the freedoms of its citizens. The brave grace.” cemeteries all over the country. On Dec. 19, she (661) 945-5634 or visit
individuals who chose to answer our nation’s call The letter concluded, “Our veterans are heroes, will head up the wreath laying ceremony at Mo- www.aerotechnews.com/distribution.
to protect our freedoms and democracy and liber- and our nation is grateful for their sacrifices. We jave Cemetery, where more than 400 veterans are
ate and protect the freedoms of others around the thank you for your service to our country. May buried.
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Above: Guest speaker, Air Force veteran James Peck, event coordinator Aerotech News and Review
and emcee, Cathy Hansen, and Joshua Foster, field representative 220 E. Ave. K-4, #7
for Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner, attend the Lancaster, CA 93535
Mojave Air and Space Port Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11. Right: e-mail: editor@aerotechnews.com
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