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Friday,
November 9, 2018:
Veterans Day ceremonies were held at the Brainerd High School. It was two days early because Veterans Day was on a Sunday this year. |
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Flags were passed out and veterans showed up along with about 500 high
school students. |
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Walt Straka, a WWII Bataan Death March survivor was there to be honored. |
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The Honor Guard from the Brainerd
American
Legion, VFW,
and DAV
presented a flag. |
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Students were very respectful. |
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The speakers were retired Brigadier General Art Ludwig and his daughter
retired Colonel Laura Ludwig. They spoke about how our nation's military is a family, protecting America from the world. |
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Ten WWII and Korean veterans were honored with quilts by the local
chapter of the Quilts of
Valor organization. |
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The Brainerd High School Chamber Orchestra and combined grades 9-12
choirs provided the music. |
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Nicely done! |
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| Students left with a better appreciation of veterans and the American flag. |
Quote of the day:
A wonderful experience. Mark
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