Joan Crecca, standing as branches of the military are announced, and Joe Crecca, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, were among the honored veterans. The ceremony also featured music by the Renton City Concert Band and Boy Scouts from Troop 711 who served as a color guard. - Photo courtesy of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Photo courtesy of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Joan Crecca, standing as branches of the military are announced, and Joe Crecca, a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War, were among the honored veterans. The ceremony also featured music by the Renton City Concert Band and Boy Scouts from Troop 711 who served as a color guard.

Here’s to the heroes


November 12, 2008 · Updated 5:43 PM 

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Military veterans – past and present – were honored for their service during a pre-Veterans Day program hosted by Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Maple Valley Oct. 19. Prayers, songs and speeches were part of the occasion.

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