Oakmont of Santa Clarita honored the members of the military who live in the community with a celebration featuring music and a ceremony on Veterans Day.

The luxury senior living community recognized the 15 veterans who reside at Oakmont, giving each armed forces member a pin to recognize their service.

“We are honoring our residents who have served our country,” said Mary Dembkowski, marketing director. “It is an honor to have them here, and be able to recognize them.”

Oakmont of Santa Clarita is home to over a dozen veterans going back to World War II, who have served for the armed forces in the United States and the United Kingdom.

“In the next 10 years, we might not have many World War II veterans still with us; it’s an honor to recognize them,” Dembkowski said.

Among the residents honored at Oakmont was Bernie Katz, 86, who was the first veteran to be featured in “Hometown Heroes, Our Local Veterans,” a weekly KHTS series to recognize Santa Clarita veterans.

The ceremony, along with a Memorial Day barbecue, is a yearly tradition to honor the members of the Oakmont of Santa Clarita community who have served.

“This is the third year we have done this event,” said Dembkowski. “It was a big turnout. Many residents in the community came to support our veterans.”

The Veterans Day celebration also featured a raffle to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project, a nonprofit to assist those who have been wounded in combat.

The event came to a close with a guitarist playing patriotic classics to honor those who have spent time in the armed forces.

Below is the full list of veterans honored at Oakmont of Santa Clarita, along with their years of service:

William Auch – U.S. Army, 1950-1953
Len Barber – U.S. Marine Corp Officer Candidate 1943-1946
Samuel Baron – U.S. Army – Private First Class 1953-1955
Thomas Buckner – U.S. Air Force 1950-1955
David Chalberg – U. S. Marine Corp, Corporal 1946-1948
Gerald Dry – Royal Air Force Sergeant – 1947-1952
Barney Fotheringham – U.S. Navy C.B.s , Machinist Mate 2nd Class 1943-1946
Miguel Hernandez – U. S. Army – 1966-1977
Albert Meek – U.S. Army Corporal 1952-1955
Lawrence Reiche – U.S. Army Major 1938-1958
John Straub – U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer 1970-1972
Robert Thoren – U.S. Navy C.B.s Lt. Jr. Grade 1943-1946
Erv Thuerk- U.S. Army Sgt. Medical Core 1944-1946
Peter Vricella – U.S. Army Corporal 1943-1946
Carl Wertz – U.S. Army E3 1948-1952

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