PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Northampton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4714 Commander Larry Schlittler serves as master of ceremonies during a Veterans Day program Nov. 11 hosted by Post 4714, Northampton Catholic War Veterans Post 454 and Northampton American Legion Post 353 at the borough's memorial plaza, Washington Avenue and East 14th Street.

Bagpiper Gene Kutzler, of Northampton, sets the tone for the program by playing “Amazing Grace.”

Allen Township resident Barry Saylor, a Vietnam War veteran, and his wife, Jackie, attend the ceremony.

State Rep. Zach Mako, R-183rd, addresses the audience, acknowledging the military service of the 800,000 veterans in Pennsylvania.

A large group of local residents attend the service to pay tribute to military service members.