The Charlotte Jewish News - December 2023 - Page 34
Veterans Day at the Hebrew Cemetery Veterans Day is a time to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our country in both war and peace. Jews, like Americans of many faiths and backgrounds, have served our country since the Revolutionary War. 191 veterans are buried at the Hebrew Cemetery, representing service in all branches, from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean War. Veterans Day allows us to focus on our Jewish values of appreciation, social responsibili-
Leonard Marco Marine Corps veteran plays” Taps”
ty, and being of service to others. Placing American flags on the graves of our veterans allows us to acknowledge the selfless choices and courage of those who protect our nation, our way of life, and the freedoms we all enjoy. It’s a celebration marked by intent and commitment. We are thankful to the many families and veterans who joined us this year. We began with a small ceremony in our memorial building, during which veteran Steve Russak reminded everyone of the significance of Veterans Day and urged us Cantor Shira Lissek
to think of the soldiers currently serving in Israel. As an American flag was folded, Temple Israel’s Never too young to support our veterans cantor, Shira Lissek, sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” followed played the poignant sounds of those who have passed and to reby Israel’s National Anthem, “Taps.” Marco, a first lieutenant member their sacrifices, and we “Hatikvah,” as our thoughts in Artillery Battery, emphasized need to pass on these memories turned to those who have served the importance of this event, stat- and customs to the next generand are currently serving in Isra- ing, “It is respectful to do this for ation.” el. Before everyone collected the flags to place, Leonard Marco, The Hebrew Cemetery joins with the community in remembering the who served in the United States names of those who have been buried in the cemetery in the month of Marine Corps from 1962-1965, October. Samuella Yanovskaya Sam Ebersman Alan Hersh
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