Bob Pelland, 88, left, the oldest marine at the function, cuts a piece of cake with a saber for himself and the youngest marine, John Gallant, 60, during a celebration for the U.S. Marine Corps' 249th birthday at Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant in Meredith Saturday night. The celebration was hosted by Lakes Region Detachment, Marine Corps League. At the party, the cake is traditionally cut with the mameluke sword, which can be recognized by its cross hilt and ivory grip design, as a reminder that marines are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword to bring peace to the country. (Daniel Sarch/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)
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