Veteran's Honor Day

The Hanover Inn's Veterans Honor Day in Partnership with Mascoma Savings Bank

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

12pm - 3pm

Today was a day to "HONOR" all Veterans and to acknowledge the distinguished Veterans living at the New Hampshire and Vermont Veterans Homes. These homes provide specialized health care and professional long-term care services while also focusing on providing dignity, independence and the highest quality of life for each resident!

I was asked to come to this event in support of New Hampshire's Veterans. It was my sincere HONOR to be in THEIR presence! Through out my Mrs. New Hampshire journey, I've been blessed to meet and be in the presence of many amazing people, but today, I was once again HUMBLED as a person. Their courage and strength is something that I can only hope to one day have and be able to pass on to my children! It was so nice meeting and speaking with these incredible men and women who go back to World War II to present and to hear their stories, I was touched and inspired.

We enjoyed performances by the Norwich University Cadet Color Guard and Drill Team along with the New Hampshire Police Association's Pipes and Drum Band. Military vehicles were also be on display. A spectacular summer barbeque prepared by the Hanover Inn's Executive Chef, Jason Merrill, was served to all attendants.

We should ALWAYS Honor and Support our troops from yesterday and today! All proceeds and donations from the event will be equally divided between the two Homes.

I met this sweet man who even wore his original WWII uniform - inspiring to say the least! With the NH Police Association Pipes and Drums Band Veterans from both NH and VT

Norwich University Cadets Drill Team Exhibition

Norwich University Color Guard, Posting of the Colors

With Michael Hart form the Hanover Inn

With Steven, who organzied the event - wonderully sweet man!

With the lovely Alanna McDermott, Mrs. Vermont America 2007 representing Vermont Veterans