LIMA, OH (WLIO) - It was at the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the 11 month in 1918 that the armistice to end World War I was signed. We still celebrate it today as Veterans Day.
The American Legion Post 96 in Lima holding their annual remembrance. Dozens of wreaths from veterans organizations were placed, a 21-gun salute, and the playing of taps were also done in memory of the sacrifices of those who served. Ceremonies like these bring back memories for the veterans of their service.
"What happened, they were losing so many bombers so what they done with the Tuskegee Airman was they had them escort the bombers in and out of target. They weren't allowed to bypass the target, they had to go in and out of the targets," explained Courtney Gaiter, Ohio Memorial Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen.
The Blue Star Mothers, who have had children serve, and the Gold Star Mothers who have had a child die in service, presented the final two wreaths.
