Scott Hermelin and Tyler Price, of Boy Scout troop 402, prepare to burn an American flag as the scouts retire worn flags on Veterans Day in Memorial Park. Claremont’s official Veterans Day remembrance, held at 11:00 on the 11^th hour of the 11^th month, featured comments by Mayor Larry Schroeder, a speech by American Legion Post 78 vice Commander Allen Rodriguez and playing of “Taps” by bugler Steve Collins. The Boy Scouts also participated in the official celebration by posting the American Flag. COURIER photo/Steven Felschundneff