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More than 40 people attended and paid their respects to both fallen and living war veterans at the Doughboy Statue in Overton Park’s Veterans Plaza during the Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Day Ceremony.
Grizzlies rookie said he looks up to his older sibling and feels especially thankful for him this Veterans Day.
Patriotic tunes, war stories and Tootsie Rolls were part of Collierville’s 14th celebration honoring those who served ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.
Olin Pickens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and former POW was the main speaker. He called being released in April 1945, “One of the happiest days in my life. I got my freedom back.”
With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.
About 400 neighbors gathered to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans ahead of the Nov. 11 holiday.
A glimpse, in photos, of how people in the area commemorated Veterans Day.
If you ask about their service, you will hear stories of great joy, great sorrow and lasting friendships. From this personal contact, you will know better the soul of the American soldier, sailor, airman or Marine.
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