On Saturday, the City of Santa Clarita hosted a Veterans Day event in Newhall to honor and celebrate current and past members of the military.

On Saturday, the City of Santa Clarita hosted a City Veterans Event with community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall.

“This year we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the signing that brought an end to the Korean War often known as the forgotten war because it was overshadowed by World War 2 which preceded and Vietnam that followed it,” said Jan Daley, Master of Ceremonies. 

Local veterans and those who are currently serving the military were honored for all that they sacrificed. 

The ceremony included an opportunity to hear from members of the City Council including city council member Bill Miranda, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. 

Korean War Veteran Richard Myers spoke, as well as a special reading by Jerry Rhodes as a sign of respect for prisoners of war and those missing in action. 

During the ceremony there was also a changing in flag by the Knights of Columbus Santa Clarita Assembly, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 335 and Santa Clarita Young Marines. 

Actress and musician Jan Daley, who accompanied Bob Hope on a USO tour to Vietnam, served as the Master of Ceremonies and sang the “National Anthem.” 

The event also included patriotic performances of “You Belong to Me” and “I Believe” from Olive Branch Theatricals.

 Other featured speakers include Cantor Michael Freed and Reverend Stephen Meadors. 

The Veterans Day Ceremony was a  collaboration between the City of Santa Clarita and American Legion, Post 507, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Riders, Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America and several other organizations

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