Boy Scout Troop 60 attends veterans program

Boy Scout Troop 60, Mountain Top, joined in The National Salute to Veterans Program on Feb. 10 at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. The scouts listened to keynote speaker Llewellyn Dryfoos, a former captain in the U.S. Army, talk about the importance of veterans. The scouts were able to spend time with the veterans while escorting them to the program and enjoyed a meal with them after the program. Others in attendance included the BPO Elks of Hazleton and Air Force ROTC 752nd Cadet Wing from Wilkes-University. At the event, from left, first row, are Michael Bafunno, Nathan Dopp, Josh Foust, Zach Erwine, John Gentilesco and Matthew Wascavage. Second row: Don Havard; Gail Ziegler, chief of voluntary service, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Vince Gentilesco; Ben Koshinski; David Havard; Christian Koshinski; and Patti Wascavage, scout master.