100 flags erected by the Rotary Club of Red Bank, flew in Riverside Gardens Park for the Borough’s Veteran’s Day ceremony.
redbankgreen has the story in photos. Scroll down to see how the borough honored its vets.
Each flag carried a note of dedication from the person or party who donated it.
Heads bowed for the invocation by Rev. Janet Jones of Shrewsbury Avenue AME Zion Church.
The Red Bank Charter School Second and Third Grade Choir sang.
US Army veteran Leonard Trugman of Middletown listened as the Red Bank Middle School Choir sang.
Red Bank Middle School students also held placards thanking veterans for their service.
US Marine Corp Major Joshua Zagar delivered the keynote address, describing his combat experience in Afghanistan, which included flying 42 combat missions. 
Red Bank resident Patty Whyte did her part by re-setting a wreath that had been blown over by the wind.
After having a well-deserved front row seat at the ceremony Trugman and his wife Diane headed to the Red Bank Elks Lodge for refreshments.
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