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Salute to Our Veterans

Bensalem and Bucks County Salute to Our Veterans Welcome Home Veterans

Mike Augustin, Neighbor
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The 2012 Bucks County and Bensalem's Salute to Our Veterans at TD Bank Amphitheater on Saturday welcomed home Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and paid tribute to veterans in attendance of the Persian Gulf War, Vietnam War, Korean War, WWII, POW Veterans and Gold Star Families. 

Major Gen. Wesley E. Craig, the 51st adjutant general of Pennsylvania and commander of the Pennsylvania National Guard, was the keynote speaker.

Several local businesses participated in a job fair for our returning veterans. 

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The Bensalem High School JROTC and the Old Barracks Fife and Drum Corps provided parading of the colors and playing of the National Anthem.  There was a 21 gun salute presented by the Marine Corps League, Patriot Detachment, Richboro PA.

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