New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
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Tribute to those who served their
country during the World War was
paid by Superintendent OF Schools
..arl A. Reiche at the annual Armis-
ii e day exercises held at II o'clock
this morning at the So 'ers' monu-
ment on the Memorial Boulevard
Mr.. Reiche was the principal speak
er.
The services this morning were
under the direction Of Seicheprey
Post. No. 2. American Legion. The
entire high school body was present
at the exercises, as were large
number of ex-service men and citi-
zens. The complete program was as
follows: Opening service, Command
or Harold A. Hayden Of Seicheprey
post: prayer, Rev. Hubert d. Jones.
pastor OF the Prospect Methodist
church; remarks on Armistice day.
Commander Hayden; Armistice day
address. Karl A. Reiche: roll call Of
gold star list, Commander Hayden;
placing Of flowers by the ladies'
auxiliary; taps. Boy Scout buglers:
benediction, Rev. Mr.. Jones.
Mr.. Reiche's address was a. fol-
lows:
Ten years ago yesterday morning
a buSle sounded through the allies
lines-ten years ago yesterday
morning relief and happiness came
to millions upon millions of people
Throughout the globe-ten years ago
yesterday morning the greatest war
In world history ended.
Experiences in life teach us all
many things. The experiences we all
gained through the period Of that
great World war which ended No
lvember 18th. 1918 tG.sht US many
lessons. These lessons interpret to
Us now the meaning OF Armistic
day. And what lessons may seem
to be, depend upon our vision
through which We interpret these
experiences.
ITO those Of you who we're en-
gagged in the big conflict, in a word
to you proud members Of the
American Legion, Armistice day
must indeed bring many thoughts
some sorrowed with those lossc.
which only a war brings to a ma
ton; some gladdened with that 10,
which comes to US all when we have
completed 4 duty and return to ouI
daily tasks.
ITO a rising generation Armistic,
day will ever mean, am certain, I
mingled feeling Of deep and honoret
reverence to the memory Of thos'
who gave their lives ~ their sacri
flee that all nations who desir,
liberty may continue and endure
and a feeling Of deep appreciation
to you, who though battered ane
worn by 4 terrible war. were spared
to return to your homeland. Ameri
ca. That the rising generation vii
ever be interested In your welfare
give intelligent and sympathetic CO
Ioperat' IN to your programs, and
lastly, learn from you, members o
tie American Legion-the splendi,
spirit OF service which you 30 full,
offered to your fiaE-these all. will
| I feel certain. represent the spiri
Of the rising generation to you o
the American Legion.
And what then will be the fu
day In America? How will they b,
interpreted? What will be their pur
poses?
The answers to those question
must be solved by the nation VIII,
must receive much inspiration ant
leadc. ship from the American lie
gion.
THAT the memory Of America
gold star heroes will ever be held il
sacred reverence, 4 rising genera
ton assures you.
III at the reha Utilization program
Of the government must ever con
tinue az long as there is need will b.
the desire OF an ever appreciativ'
republic. And to this end will b.
needed the intelligent cooperation
Of the government and the American
Legion. But last week Brigade
General Hines, director Of the L.
Veterans Bureau. informed US tina
the care Of World war veterans viii
need a sustained program for an
other SO years.
THAT those defendants OF on
World war veterans receive that at
tention which is necessary must ais
form an integral part Of our flu
lture obseryances Of Armis,ice Day.
AS a citizenry Of democratic
nation. VIC must ever increase GU
knowledge and interest in our gov
ernmcnt-be 1t local, state or ma
,tional.
For we are no longer an isolat
cd nation bounded on the east b.
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