Never forget: A day to honor and salute our veterans
The 2021 Bartlett Veterans Day Ceremony took place Thursday, Nov. 11, under the A. Keith McDonald Pavilion next to Veterans Park. Attendees stood for the National Anthem, which was performed by the Appling Middle School Band. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)
The Bartlett Police Department Honor Guard and the Bartlett Fire Department Honor Guard present the colors at the start of Bartlett’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)
U.S. Army Col. Bill Bradshaw speaks during Bartlett’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park on Thursday, Nov. 11. “Over my career, we’ve learned that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are some of the most important things that we love and cherish about this country,” said Bradshaw. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)
At least 200 people gathered for Bartlett's annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park on Thursday, Nov. 11. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)
Veterans stand and are applauded during Bartlett's annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park on Thursday, Nov. 11. (Brad Vest/Special to the Daily Memphian)
With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.
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Veterans Day West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Bartlett Jack Young Lee HarrisMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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