TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In Monroe County, veterans and their families gathered at the war memorial in Tannersville. They paused to remember the sacrifices made. American Legion Post 903 and its auxiliary hosted the annual event.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held, and several veterans spoke on their time in the service while remembering their fallen brothers and sisters.
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"We need to remember what happened because all of our freedoms are based on what soldiers did for us, fighting for freedoms in foreign lands, foreign countries. We wouldn't be able to be here today, wouldn't be able to have parades or anything without our soldiers and veterans who serve this country and fought and sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice," Monroe County Joint Veterans Guard Commander Albert Compoly said.
The Tannersville war memorial was built in 1987 by American Legion members.
