Members of Allen O. Delke Post 16 American Legion of Slatington, met recently at Assumption BVM Catholic Church, Slatington, to honor post members who have passed on in the previous year.

Lector Michael Brogan read. Deacon Fred Bloom told the story about Elizabeth Seton who founded the Sisters of Charity following the death of her husband.In 1975 she became the first American saint to be canonized.The Rev. Joseph Grembocki said, "As we celebrate Veterans Day for those who died, know that they are in heaven. Praise the Lord."If you stand before the power of hell and death is at your side know that God is with you through it all."Dennis Ziegler, director of the Veterans Day committee, said men and women set aside their civilian pursuits to serve their nation's cause defending the freedom of mankind and preserving our precious American heritage."We believe our determination made us better warriors because we fought with our minds and our hearts as well as our bodies. We recognize service to our country and her cause does not end with the termination of military service," Ziegler said. "We continue our endeavors in behalf of an honorable world peace with a feeling of gratitude to God and to the men and women who gave their lives as part of the cost of this noblest of causes," said Ziegler.In addition to the Legionnaires, members of the Sons of the American Legion, Legion Riders and Auxiliary were present.Commander Robert Churetta recited names of female members who had died during the previous year.A bell sounded and Jeralyn Walters of the Auxiliary placed a poppy on a wreath.Scott Schaeffer and Jack Ligenza played taps.