by Geoff Fox
On a breezy Sunday morning, the Knights of Columbus Council 12191 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church continued their tradition of laying wreaths at the monuments in Berkeley Springs in honor of veterans.
Around 10:30 a.m., last Sunday morning, November 8, a procession, led by 4th Degree Sir Knight Patrick McBee and a Crucifix, headed from the church to Fairfax Street and the monuments.
There, Knight Larry Landon welcomed those who followed the procession and those at the Farmers’ Market to the ceremony.
After reflecting on veterans and his own experiences with veterans, Landon introduced Bath Mayor Greg Schene.
Schene spoke about Washington crossing the Delaware and how his family relied on the Catholic church early in their history.
After the mayor’s speech, Landon directed those with the wreaths to place them in front of the memorials as Curtis Perry placed on in front of the Vietnam Memorial, Geoff Fox and Bill Fox placed one in front of the War Memorial, and Don Golik placed one in front of the WWII Memorial.
Rev. Stephen Vallelonga then said a prayer for the veterans before Landon concluded the ceremony.
The Knights also do a wreath laying ceremony for Memorial Day as well.
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