Dupont Mayor Elaine Lello displays her late husband Dan’s military cover that she proudly wears today as she wears today. She was a guest speaker at the Dupont VFW Post 4909 Veterans Day program. 
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Dupont Mayor Elaine Lello displays her late husband Dan’s military cover that she proudly wears today as she wears today. She was a guest speaker at the Dupont VFW Post 4909 Veterans Day program.

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<p>PA State Rep. James Haddock addresses those in attendance at the VFW Post 4909’s Veterans Day Program.</p>
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PA State Rep. James Haddock addresses those in attendance at the VFW Post 4909’s Veterans Day Program.

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<p>Dupont VFW Post 4909 Commander John Davis presented a special acknowledgement to fellow veteran 98-year-old Sam Guarnieri. </p>
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Dupont VFW Post 4909 Commander John Davis presented a special acknowledgement to fellow veteran 98-year-old Sam Guarnieri.

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<p>Dupont AMVETS 189 Honor Guard stand at attention during Taps outside the VFW 4909 home.</p>
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Dupont AMVETS 189 Honor Guard stand at attention during Taps outside the VFW 4909 home.

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<p>AMVETS 189 Inspector General Bernie McDonald, left, congratulates WWII Army veteran 98-year-old Sam Guarnieri upon Guarnieri receiving a special award from the VFW Post 8909. </p>
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AMVETS 189 Inspector General Bernie McDonald, left, congratulates WWII Army veteran 98-year-old Sam Guarnieri upon Guarnieri receiving a special award from the VFW Post 8909.

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DUPONT — The Dupont VFW Post 8909 held a Veterans Day program that included a 21-gun salute. Guest speakers were PA State Rep. Jim Haddock, Dupoint Mayor Elaine Lello, Pittston Area School Board Director John Adonizio. A special presentation was given to 98-year-old AMVETS Honor Guardsman Sam Guarnieri.