Heartfelt thanks for a meaningful Veterans Day celebration

Dear friends and community members, On behalf of the American Legion Post 84 Veterans Day Planning Committee, I extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for our Veterans Day celebration. Your presence, support and spirit made this event truly special. Together, we honored all who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. This year, we were especially proud to recognize our Vietnam veterans – men and women who answered the call of duty during a difficult time in our history and whose service deserves our lasting respect and appreciation. Our heartfelt thanks to the following for their support: Auburn Winds, Coach Brett Spaid and the Placer High School wrestling team, Kathy Dusart, Bruce Locken, Auburn Interfaith Food Closet, Shirley Paris, Nicole Schichtel and the students of Auburn Elementary, Skyridge and EV Cain schools, City of Auburn, Auburn Police Department, Placer County Sheriff's Office, Placer County Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, Auburn Fire Department, Auburn Downtown Businesses, Auburn Public Works Department, Auburn Journal – Bill Poindexter, Editor, Advantage Marketing and Print, Auburn Trophies, Auburn Extreme Sports, KAHI, David Lawrenson and the Placer High School Golden Hillmen Wind Ensemble, Echo Valley Ranch, Faithful Warriors, Toni Fossum. Our sincere thanks to the following generous sponsors: ($1,000) Dwelle Family/Nella Holdings LLC, A-Town Diesel Repair LLC, Melita J. Banducci Trust; ($500) Gold Country Fairgrounds, American Legion Post #84, Auburn Area Honor Guard, Auburn Jeep Club, VFW Post # 904, Placer County Supervisors, Cynthia Haynes, Auburn Toyota, Steve Lease "The Cookie Man," Paula Celick; ($250) Placer County Navy League, Old Town Pizza, Pizza Express Maidu, Roper's Jewelers, Chapel of the Hills, Auburn Grass Valley Elks Lodge No. 538, Gold Rush Subaru/Chevrolet, Duprat Ford Auburn, The Station Public House, Douglas and Nancy Van Howd; ($100) American Legion Post #775, Golden Swann Jewelers, Crouson Family, Alpha Team Imaging, Lassila Funeral Chapel, Riju Boutique, Auburn Running, Grocery Outlet, Save Mart Supermarkets; ($50) Loved Again Children's Boutique, The Bee Gal Shoppe, Amber Collection, Footpath, Fly Hifi, Safeway, Uptown Signs. The success of this celebration was made possible by the dedication of volunteers, the generosity of sponsors, and the heartfelt participation of our community. Thank you for helping us create a day of remembrance, gratitude and unity. May we continue to carry forward the spirit of appreciation for our Veterans – not just on Veterans Day, but every day. With gratitude, Cynthia L. Haynes Veterans Day Planning Committee Chairman