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PHOTOS: Pitkin County, Aspen honor their veterans in annual ceremony
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Source: Snowmass Village Sun
Pitkin County hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday in Aspen. This included the reading of two proclamations by Pitkin County Commissioner Jeffrey Woodruff, who recognized both Charles Hopton (Army/Korean War) and Dan Glidden (Navy/Vietnam War), each a longtime local who has had an immense impact on the Aspen community. Local Scouts led the laying of the wreath and the Pledge of Allegiance, while Hopton delivered the opening remarks. Pitkin County Manager Kara Silbernagel and Aspen Fire Chaplain Roy Holloway also briefly spoke. Aspen Fire Chief Jake Andersen gave the roll call of area men killed in action. Kathy Pelowski sang the National Anthem and John Bokrom performed on trumpet. The Aspen Elks Lodge hosted a community luncheon following the ceremony. The American flag waves in the wind atop the Elks building on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Aspen. Aspen Elks Lodge hosted the community luncheon following Pitkin County’s Veterans Day ceremony.
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