First responders, veterans honored at Capital Manor retirement community

Dozens gathered around the American flag in front of the Capital Manor retirement community on Wednesday during a monument and plaque dedication ceremony that honored local first responders and veterans.

The guests of honor were three Capital Manor residents and centenarian veterans who served during World War II — Gene Derfler, Bill Illi, and George Genevro.

Genevro, 101-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and retired college professor, said he remembers training on bases in the Southwest…