November 20, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 15 Ridgewood Veterans Day ceremony focused on Korean War Veterans Day ceremonies were held at Veterans Field in Ridgewood on Nov. 11. The focus of this year’s ceremony was the Korean War. The master of ceremonies was Bob Paoli, commander of American Legion Post 53. Reverand Kyu Tae Pak of the Midland Park United Methodist Church opened the ceremonies with a prayer, and Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn made opening remarks. Sgt. 1st Class Ron Zier spoke about the Korean War and his service there; retired Ho-Ho-Kus Police Chief Robert Re spoke about his service in Korea, and veterans in the audience were honored for their military service. The national anthem was sung by the Harmony Celebration Chorus, and Sally Ann Tumas-Skoric led the audiance in singing ‘God Bless America.’ Many students from Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Ridgewood High School attended. (Photos courtesy of Joe Burns.)