Marblehead honors veterans with music, tributes and a special dedication at Abbot Hall

With patriotic songs, heartfelt tributes and a special dedication, Marblehead came together on Veterans Day to honor those who have served and sacrificed.

About 150 people gathered at Abbot Hall for the hour-long ceremony, which opened with Boy Scouts leading the Pledge of Allegiance and featured several songs performed by the Marblehead High School chorus.

The Marblehead High School chorus performed several songs at this morning’s Veterans Day program at Abbot Hall. CURRENT VIDEO / LEIGH BLANDER

Veterans Services Officer Roseann Trionfi-Mazzuchelli dedicated a Missing Man table and POW/MIA chair that will be permanently displayed on the second floor of Abbot Hall.

Marblehead Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance at this morning’s Veterans Day program at Abbot Hall. CURRENT PHOTOS / LEIGH BLANDER

Retired U.S. Army veteran Todd Bajakian spoke about the importance of encouraging more Massachusetts residents to serve in the military.

This Missing Man table and POW/MIA chair will be permanently displayed on the second floor of Abbot Hall to honor Marblehead service members who never made it home.

Tonight at 6:30 p.m., U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton will hold his annual Veterans Town Hall at Abbot Hall, inviting local veterans to share their stories. One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen will also speak.