Hamtramck celebrates Veterans Day

By Charles Sercombe
Hamtramck veterans and residents gathered on Saturday morning to salute those who served.
The Hamtramck Allied Veterans Council once again hosted the ceremony at PLAV Post 10 Hall.
A toast was held at 11 a.m., followed by the signing of patriotic songs. The Veteran of the Year, Jay Russell, could not attend because of a health issue.His girlfriend accepted the award on his behalf.
Mayor Karen Majewski spoke briefly.
To the veterans attending she said: “The city thanks you, the country thanks you, and I thank you.”
Also attending were Councilmembers Saad Almasmari and Ian Perrotta, Council-elect Fadel Al-Marsoumi and Fire Chief Dan Hagen.