Petisia M. Adger Photo
USMC 1st SGT Paul J. Hannaway; USMC Corporal Wilford N. Levy, Jr.; Lodge 25 Exalted Ruler Denise Reynolds; U.S. Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro; & U.S. Army Ret. Colonel Kenneth Gertz, Lodge 25 Trustee.
DeLauro demonstrates the proper technique for cutting a cake, nonetheless with a military sword.
On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Lodge #25 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks commemorated the 241st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps in a traditional ceremony that embraced the customary cake cutting ritual that celebrates the birth of the illustrious Corps.
Based at 524 State St., the Lodge members were the dinner hosts to 75 Elks, friends and family members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Entertainment was donated by The Nicky D Show.