Baker City honors veterans

BAKER CITY — About 60 people gathered in front of the war memorial at the Baker County Courthouse at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor America’s veterans, including many who were among the audience. Mike Wilson, commander of the Anthony Lakes Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3048, noted that the traditional time for the ceremony marks the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, when the armistice took effect ending World War I in 1918. That “war to end all wars” was, of course, not. “Though the guns went silent at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the peace was temporary and the world would once again be at war a generation later,” Wilson said. He explained the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, both of which honor America’s military heroes. “Memorial Day is about honoring veterans who never made it home,” Wilson said. “Veterans Day is about honoring those who did.” Wilson highlighted a few veterans for their extraordinary exploits.

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