LEFT: A ceremony is held to dedicate the Veterans Memorial Triangle Park, 301 North St., Emmaus, May 18. Flags are raised for each branch of the military including The Space Force.

The Lower Macungie Middle School choral group, Cadence, sings the national anthem and “We Say Thank You” during the dedication ceremony.

Benjamin Brown, president of the Emmaus Veterans Committee, is the emcee for the program.

Dave Schlonecker, pastor, Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, leads the Invocation and Benediction.

ABOVE: Jody Hasik, dressed in patriotic colors, stands during the ceremony with her flag waving in the breeze.Additional photos appear on Page A5.PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRAND

Irene Kleppinger is a Navy veteran from the Korean War.

John Eyer, vice president, Emmaus Veterans Committee, gives a brief history of the project.

PRESS PHOTOS BY C. RICHARD CHARTRANDThe official ribbon-cutting ceremony May 18 includes state Sen. Nick Miller, D-14th, Emmaus Mayor Lee Ann Gilbert, Ben Brown, John Eyer, state Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-134th and U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, R-7th.