Veterans Day Observed At Pagels Elementary School In West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured): Students, teachers, faculty and staff of Pagels Elementary School participate in a Veterans Day ceremony Friday. The morning event, led by Principal Gary R. Palermo, included the raising of the American flag, the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of a patriotic song, as well as a student from each grade reading about a veteran. It culminated with students placing small flags along the sidewalk in front of the Benham Hill Road school.

Lou Esposito, Mayor Nancy R. Rossi’s executive assistant, delivered remarks on her behalf, saying: “Veterans are an important part of our city, and Mayor Rossi says ‘thank you’ for honoring all veterans. The mayor also invites you to join the tribute at Bradley Point on Monday, Veterans Day, at 10:45 a.m.”

Veterans Day, formerly Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.