Every year the city of Sun City, Ariz., holds a softball tournament the weekend before Veterans Day. As the players step up to the plate, their name and branch of service is called out over the loudspeaker. Between the games, at around 1100 hours, a lunch is served that is provided by spouses and a few veterans. After bellies are full with delicious fixin's, a ceremony is held on the field. ALR Post 62 participates with the honor guard, and all veterans in attendance are called out to the field to be spotlighted. The different branch flags are held high by a member of Post 62 while the veterans stand just as tall in a group for a picture and recognition. It is a short ceremony but the meaning is strong.
Thank you, Sun City, for organizing a great way to allow our veterans to shine.