Marco Polo Smigliani, an Italian immigrant and Marine Corps vet, was honored during a Veterans Day ceremony. 6 ABC reports the event took place at the Saracini-O’Neill Atlantic City 9/11 Memorial, which also hosts ceremonies for Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Smigliani, who resides in Egg Harbor Township, had his story read aloud by a fellow veteran. Then, he was presented with a flag and a statue featuring the Marine Corps Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem.