Downieville Marks Veterans Day With Bell Ceremony
Residents remembered departed veterans before a procession and lunch.
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Veterans say the Pledge of Allegiance during Wednesday’s observance.
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DOWNIEVILLE – Residents and veterans gathered at the bell tower at noon Wednesday, November 11, for Downieville’s annual Veterans Day observance.
After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, attendees called out the names of veterans who had died. Dan McNamara rang the bell for each name. Danny Henson and Melvin Teague, both of whom died in the past year, received special mention.
Dan McNamara tolls the bell for each veteran called out by attendees.
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The gathering was somewhat smaller than last year’s, with several people unable to attend. Among those absent was Gordon Bell, who led last year’s procession. Bell moved to Southern California this summer.
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Patti Stringer organized this year’s parade, and Cy Rollins carried the American flag as he led the procession down Main Street to the Downieville Community Hall. Lunch was provided for veterans at the hall after the ceremony.