Honoring all who served

Veterans salute as members of the Knights of Columbus present the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Nov. 11.

Veterans salute as members of the Knights of Columbus present the colors during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Nov. 11. Rear Adm. David Kriete, commander of Submarine Group Nine, and Guy Stitt, Bremerton Navy League ambassador, served as co-masters of ceremonies at the ceremony. Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder introduced the military and political dignitaries. The keynote speaker was Rev. Willie Tart, USAF ret., author of “Unwavering Strength.” The day included 24 booths with military-related displays, including vintage uniforms and vehicles. Food was donated by Crazy Eric’s Drive-In and Costco. The Bremerton High School Marching Band also performed.

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