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Wednesday, November 11, 2015:  Veterans Day ceremonies were held at the Brainerd High School.  Volunteers were there to hand out flags while musicians tuned up.
 
Mike Williams, Honor Guard member from the Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars, was there chatting with a currently enlisted soldier.
 
Soon the Honor Guard from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans presented the colors.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited respectfully.
 
(l-r) Guest speakers that day were World War II veterans Harold Butterfield and Ralph Yeager. 
Mr. Butterfield served on submarines in the Pacific.  Hazardous duty. 
Mr. Yeager spent his time in Europe at the Battle of the Bulge and liberating prison camps.  He saw the "dark side" of war.
 
Music was provided by the Brainerd High School Orchestra and singers.  Wonderfully done.
 
Many veterans and wives attended.  They were glad to see how much patriotism there still is in this country.
 
The Honor Guard held a ceremony at the All Veterans Memorial in Brainerd that morning.  A fitting tribute to all of those who died at war. 
Taps was played.  It was hauntingly beautiful.
One happy young man went home with an empty shell casing from a weapon that was fired.
Quote of the day:    Thank a veteran for the freedom you have.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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