A large crowd gathered at Freedom Park in Cleveland on Monday morning for their annual Veterans Day salute. The event was led by Kevin Franks, the commander of the Roy Head Post of the American Legion.
Each branch of military service was recognized. The Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts of America led the pledge to the flag, and 7th grade White County Middle School essay winner Neleh Spurr read her essay entitled “The Unsung Hero.”
During his address, Commander Franks spoke of the importance of Veterans Day.
“It is up to us to ensure that every veteran believes that his or her service to this country is respected by their fellow Americans. There are many tangible ways that we can acknowledge their sacrifice, but the easiest is to simply say thank you for your service to our country.”
The White County Honor Guard concluded the ceremony with a rifle salute and Taps played by Chad Browning.
