American Legion Post 93 hosts Veterans Day celebration in Bucksport

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - Members of the community came together at the Bucksport Area Veterans Memorial for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring those who have served.

The ceremony, put on by American Legion Post 93, included a dedication, a prayer for veterans and a rendition of ‘America the Beautiful.’

The commander of the local legion who says this day is an opportunity to recognize all veterans.

“I think we have a duty to the community, I think we have a duty to our veterans. And I think that’s why you see so many active veterans organizations. We have a duty to each other, we have a responsibility to our nation, and we have a responsibility to our community. And I think that’s what we did today just shows that,” said Post 93 Commander Vince Christinziano.

Post 93 also supports high school activities, senior projects and veterans projects.

If you’d like to learn more about American Legion Post 93, you can check out their Facebook page by clicking here.