Nixon Veteran's Ceremony - 2018

Seven-year-old Abigail Imboden, extends her hand to give Navy Veteran Warren Bray, of Palmer Township, a poppy as he arrives at the ceremony. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

US Naval Sea Cadets, with the Lehigh Valley Division & Veterans Organizations, line up at the beginning of the ceremony. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

US Naval Sea Cadets, with the Lehigh Valley Division & Veterans Organizations, stand attention as they prepare to post the colors. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Army Veteran, Stephen Noll, of Alpha, offers the Invocation. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Daniel Rosa, with the Army Reserves, leads everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Lopatcong Township Elementary School Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Coast Guard Veteran, John Bronoco salutes as he sings the National Anthem as Retired Air Force Col. Jim Sikra plays the accordion. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Daniel Rosa, Army Reserves, looks on as Trisha Pakkala, Phillipsburg High School senior, offers introductory remarks. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Bill Nixon, of Lopatcong Township and Navy Veteran and organizer of the William L. Nixon Veterans Day Tribute, gives him welcoming address. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg High School teacher, Marcie Tate, reads the significance of the Empty Table Ceremony. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg High School teacher, Marcie Tate, reads the significance of the Empty Table Ceremony. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Members of the Brown and Lynch American legion Post 9 Honor Guard, stand guard along side the Empty Table. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

North Warren Regional High School senior, Andie Baldwin, performs "Ballad of the Heart", a song she composted. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

North Warren Regional High School senior, Andie Baldwin, performs "Ballad of the Heart", a song she composted. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Phillipsburg High School Guidance Counselor, Brandon Beahn, along with Phillipsburg High School student, Lexie Crosson, Skypes a live video conference with Lexie's sister, Stephanie (Crosson) Keiper and her family, Army Staff Sgt. Ricky Keiper, and their children, Ethan, Adrian and Lillian. Stephanie graduated Phillipsburg High School and Ricky graduated Wilson High School. They are stationed at Ft. Irwin, California. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.

Member of the Brown and Lynch American Legion Post 9 Honor Guard, perform the changing of the guard. Phillipsburg area veterans Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 were honored during the 21st annual William L. Nixon tribute. Hundreds attended the event at Phillipsburg High School in Lopatcong Township, in which the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has honored as a regional site for the observance of the commemoration.