Artesia residents, government representatives and members of the business community joined Boy Scout Troop 228 for a Veterans Day ceremony at Baish Park near city hall on Wednesday.
Mayor Jeff Youtsey spoke during the ceremony as a memorial originally dedicated on Nov. 11, 1991, was moved to the entry way of Artesia’s city hall and rededicated.
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“We moved it to a new location to keep it out of the elements,” he said during his speech.
The memorial was originally placed on the city hall lawn near an alley way.
“Here in Artesia, your service is remembered,” Youtsey said.
(Mike Smith/Artesia Daily Press) A member of Boy Scout Troop 228 stands during the Veterans Day Ceremony in Artesia.
New names were added to the Baish Veterans Wall, including Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Ryno.
The 50-year-old is a special education teacher and assistant coach in the Artesia Public Schools.
“I am very, very grateful that we live in a place that is honoring the veterans of our community,” he said.
“We all share a bond that is unique.”
Once the ceremony ended, Boy Scout Troop 228 hosted their annual ham and bean dinner at Artesia General Hospital. Proceeds went to American Legion 41.
(Mike Smith/Artesia Daily Press) Members of Boy Scout Troop 228 stand with flags of the United States military during Veterans Day ceremonies in Artesia.
