Veterans and community members gathered at Two Strike Park on Friday for a celebration of Veteran’s Day. The day was all about honoring those who have served the United States in the military.

The day started early in the morning with a vigil at the park and ended with a flag retirement ceremony hosted by Boy Scout Troop 288. Those in attendance dropped strips of worn American flags into a fire as they filed past.

The day was also a time to remind people of the newly formed Two Strike Memorial Committee. The organization is tasked with raising funds for a memorial at Two Strike. At present only a small memorial stands at the site. The new memorial will be larger and include names of those from the Crescenta Valley who gave their lives while serving in the military.

For information or to donate, visit www.twostrikememorial.org or contact Veterans of Foreign Wars 1614 and American Legion 288 at (818) 541-1336.

By Mary O’KEEFE