BROAD TOP CITY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Broad Top City in Huntingdon County joined in on Memorial Day with its own ceremony.

For this year's ceremony, Broad Top invited U.S. Navy Veteran Elmer Weimert as the guest speaker. He served for four years in active duty, with another two in a reserve unit. He is still active to this day, being the commander of Broad Top's American Legion.

"It's an honor for me to still serve veterans and the community," Weimert said. "I mean, we do so much for the community. Thousands and thousands of dollars we donate to the community."

Along with honoring the flag, the Tussey Mountain High School Concert Choir also marked the day with song. Weimert hopes more young people will see Memorial Day as important -- not just an extended weekend.

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