LA VERNE >> Patriotism has always been an essential value practiced by residents here.
National pride has been particularly demonstrated by local World War I veterans who built the Veterans Hall; the public posting of the names of citizens who served and died during war; since-retired City Hall staffer Carla Sullivan Dilley's creation of a military banner program widely supported by local businesses and residents and construction of the La Verne Veterans Memorial with funds raised from children, adults, elected officials, nonprofit groups, businesses and military veterans.