Veterans Day at Bladensburg

On November 11, 2019, American Legion Colmar Manor Post 131 and the Town of Bladensburg Patriotic Committee honored Veterans’ Day at the city’s World War I Memorial.
Phillip Holdcraft, Past Commander 131, interacts and laughs with attendees prior to the ceremony’s start.
Phillip Holdcraft, Past Commander 131, interacts and laughs with attendees prior to the ceremony’s start.
William Speight (right), Prince George’s County Legion Commander, interacts and laughs will another ceremony attendee.
William Speight (right), Prince George’s County Legion Commander, interacts and laughs will another ceremony attendee.
Legion members from various posts applaud during the ceremony.
Legion members from various posts applaud during the ceremony.
Congressman Anthony Brown, 4th District of Maryland, addresses the attendees during the ceremony.
Congressman Anthony Brown, 4th District of Maryland, addresses the attendees during the ceremony.
During the ceremony, several Legion members present a wreath at the Peace Cross.
During the ceremony, several Legion members present a wreath at the Peace Cross.
During the ceremony, wreaths were placed at the base of the Peace Cross.
During the ceremony, wreaths were placed at the base of the Peace Cross.