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PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Veterans Day Ceremony


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 12, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Veterans Day Ceremony
An ensemble of children sing
An ensemble of children sing "You're a Grand Old Flag" following the flag-raising portion of the ceremony.
SOAR Ambassador Zenadie Mireles serves as a color guard at the start of the ceremony.
SOAR Ambassador Zenadie Mireles serves as a color guard at the start of the ceremony.
Freedom Principal Jim Mennes welcomes guests.
Freedom Principal Jim Mennes welcomes guests.
Assistant Principal Laura Campbell thanks veterans for attending.
Assistant Principal Laura Campbell thanks veterans for attending.
Sara Stanley's daughter Addison Delk, 7 weeks, was the ceremony's youngest attendee.
Sara Stanley's daughter Addison Delk, 7 weeks, was the ceremony's youngest attendee.
Nadia Macias signs
Nadia Macias signs "God Bless America."
Sierra Arnsperger and Sierra Shupe speak about the 200th anniversary of the
Sierra Arnsperger and Sierra Shupe speak about the 200th anniversary of the "Star-Spangled Banner."
Riley Holton speaks about the 100th anniversary of World War I.
Riley Holton speaks about the 100th anniversary of World War I.
Paige Handley shares about the history of Veterans Day.
Paige Handley shares about the history of Veterans Day.
Baylee Hinkle, a second-grader, sings patriotic songs from the front row.
Baylee Hinkle, a second-grader, sings patriotic songs from the front row.
Peyton Coy, Savannah Foil and Caden Salefsky carry the American flag in front of Braden River VFW Post 12055 members Ret. Sgt. Maj. Bill Jackson and Ret. Army Col. Gill Ruderman.
Peyton Coy, Savannah Foil and Caden Salefsky carry the American flag in front of Braden River VFW Post 12055 members Ret. Sgt. Maj. Bill Jackson and Ret. Army Col. Gill Ruderman.
agdalena Morales and Analisa Folsom, behind, raise the Merchant Marine flag with Ret. Army Sgt. Denny King, of Braden River VFW Post 12055.
agdalena Morales and Analisa Folsom, behind, raise the Merchant Marine flag with Ret. Army Sgt. Denny King, of Braden River VFW Post 12055.

 

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