Hoboken's Vets Come Together for Veterans Day

Hoboken's veterans joined together on Friday afternoon, commemorating the those who served the country in the past as well as those who are currently fighting wars overseas.

Hoboken's veterans who attended the ceremony on Friday morning have fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. But their thoughts also go out to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"My son's friend is in Iraq," said Nick Detrizio, 73. "You see the gory price was has on somebody's mind."

Detrizio served in Vietnam, he said.

and Tom Kennedy led the service. Kennedy rang the bell 11 times, remembering the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Hoboken also has a special meaning for those who served in the war, said Detrizio. "Hoboken was the point of demarcation for World War I, that makes it special for veterans," he said.

The veterans also honored one of their fellow veterans who passed away in August, Sam Scardino.

The short ceremony—which was attended by Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Freeholder Anthony Romano, Council members Theresa Castellano, Beth Mason and David Mello as well as Police Chief Anthony Falco—ended after the group sang the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.

"When you see a vet today," Kennedy said, "say 'thank you.'"