The post officiated over its Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony December 7 inside the Corporate Air Hanger at the Allegheny County Airport. Sponsored by V.F.W. Post 914 since 1991, the event was co-sponsored by American Legion Post 783 of West Mifflin and American Merchant Marine Veterans of the Mon Valley.
Ceremonies began at 12:55 p.m. (or 7:55 a.m. in Hawaii - the same time bombing began 63 years ago). Featured were keynote speakers retired Navy Reserve Capt. James Bendel, a McKeesport native, and Ronald Conley, Director of Veterans' Services, Allegheny County. Other area leaders and local veterans' service organizations also participated.
Local Pearl Harbor veteran and V.F.W 914 member Bernie Ordos was lauded for his service. Live music of patriotic songs performed by the award-winning West Mifflin Area High School Titan Thunder Band were enjoyed by all. The West Mifflin Area High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Honor Guard added an additional spark of youth to the event by participating as lead color unit.
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