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Residents throughout the community chose to honor veterans with a parade and memorial services. At the Times Square Mall in Mt. Vernon, VFW Post 9233 held its 18th Annual “Buddy Poppy” Salute to all U.S. War Veterans. Gold Star Mother Cheryl Hunsell kissed roses and placed them on the “Flanders Field” and a ringing of the bells to commemorate the Armistice signing on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m. was conducted.