Wreaths Across America
American Legion Post #13 of Putnam presented the annual Wreaths Across America program Dec. 15.  The event, which has been staged in Putnam for nine years at Veterans Memorial Park, was attended by a crowd of more than 100 people including Army Sgt. Andrew Zamagni recently returned from Afghanistan and Army Pfc. Nicholas Miller, recently returned from South Korea.  Post #13 members who participated included, left to right: Post Commander Alan Joslin, Ron Desrochers Jr., Charlie Leach, Walter LaRochelle, Curt Prochowski, Michael Vassar, Elizabeth Buzalski, Chas MacKenzie, Marc Coderre Sr., Brian Maynard, Jack Burke and Pat Commander and 4th District Sr. Vice Commander Ronald P. Coderre. Courtesy photo.

Salute
Veterans stand at attention and salute the flag as Air Force veteran Maurice “Moe” Coderre (6th right) sings the National Anthem.  Also pictured, right to left: Brian Maynard, Rick Carnahan, Elizabeth Buzalski, Patricia Steinbrick, and Jack Burke.  In the left background are Post Past Commander Ronald P. Coderre and Post Commander Alan Joslin. Courtesy photo.