Bedford honors those who served

BEDFORD, N.Y. - In advance of the nation’s Veterans Day observances, Bedford paid tribute on Sunday, Nov. 8, to residents who have accepted the call of America’s armed forces.

Clark Petschek, chairman of the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee, stood at the Bedford Hills Community House lectern to welcome veterans and their guests.

Joining him were retired Marine Corps Col. James J. Maxwell and Bedford Councilwoman Bobbi Bittker, the day’s guest speakers; the Rev. Merle D. McJunkin, pastor of Bedford Hills’ Antioch Baptist Church, who delivered the day’s invocation and benediction; and Miles Gilbert on bass and Peter Hoerenz at the keyboard.