Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz
Hans Ohlin (left) receives a medal from Selectman Ron Ricci for his service in World War II at a Veterans Day ceremony at the old library Nov. 11
Girl Scouts sing “America the Beautiful.” From left: Shea Oldham, Fiona Morrison, Brianna Schmoyer, Olivia Noyes, Bridget Kennedy, Gianna Perini, and Samantha Schoenberg.
Veterans of the Year James Dunlap Jr. (left) and Hans Ohlin enjoy the ceremony.
From left: James Dunlap Jr. gets the attention of his great-grandaughter, Meghan Smith, seated on the lap of her grandfather, Bob Dunlap.
Nancy Dunlap receives a bouquet of flowers from Veterans Agent Dennis Lyddy to round out the Veterans Day ceremony.
Kara Kennedy (left) plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” as Deidre Kennedy holds the music.
Doris Johnston presents James Dunlap Jr. with the PJ Johnston award for Veteran of the Year, which he shares with Hans Ohlin.
Sergeant Brendan O’Byrne speaks to a crowd in Volunteers Hall after a viewing of the movie “Restrepo.” “Restrepo” chronicles the experiences of Battle Company of the 173rd’s 2nd Battallion in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan, in which O’Byrne served.
Bromfield senior Emma Wood listens to O’Byrne’s talk. Wood organized the Veteran’s Day event as part of her senior project.
The Bromfield Chorus sings the national anthem under the direction of Talia Mercadante.
O’Byrne in a lighter moment.