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NewsNovember 12, 2010

Veterans Day programs in Cape Girardeau and Jackson on Nov. 11, 2010.

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Veterans are honored at Jackson High School during a program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Veterans are honored at Jackson High School during a program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League plays taps at the close of the Veterans Day program at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Bob Francis with the Marine Corps League plays taps at the close of the Veterans Day program at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
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Nick Blankenship, left, and Roger Ziegler place a wreath at the monument in Common Pleas Courthouse Park that honors Vietnam soldiers on Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau. In the background, Roy Rhodes stands with the POW/MIA flag.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Nick Blankenship, left, and Roger Ziegler place a wreath at the monument in Common Pleas Courthouse Park that honors Vietnam soldiers on Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau. In the background, Roy Rhodes stands with the POW/MIA flag.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
A Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam monument in Common Pleas Courthouse Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam monument in Common Pleas Courthouse Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
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The color guard of VFW Post 3838 stands at attention for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day program Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The color guard of VFW Post 3838 stands at attention for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day program Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center.
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Air Force veteran John Heckrotte stands as the military service branches are recognized during a Veterans Day program Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. A choir of third-graders from St. Vincent de Paul Grade School sing, along with Geraldine Middleton, seated.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Air Force veteran John Heckrotte stands as the military service branches are recognized during a Veterans Day program Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center. A choir of third-graders from St. Vincent de Paul Grade School sing, along with Geraldine Middleton, seated.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Molly Turner presents a carnation to Army veteran Jerry Barks during the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson High School. Turner later addressed the audience with her winning essay in the VFW Voice of Democracy contest.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Molly Turner presents a carnation to Army veteran Jerry Barks during the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson High School. Turner later addressed the audience with her winning essay in the VFW Voice of Democracy contest.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Christy Shinn directs the Jackson High School choir in a patriotic medley as Air Force veterans Eugene R. Ulrich, left, of Cape Girardeau and Larry Koehler of Jackson stand during the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Christy Shinn directs the Jackson High School choir in a patriotic medley as Air Force veterans Eugene R. Ulrich, left, of Cape Girardeau and Larry Koehler of Jackson stand during the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Veterans are honored at Jackson High School during a program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Veterans are honored at Jackson High School during a program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Jackson.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Statue of Liberty replica at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park 
was dedicated by the Boy Scouts of America in 1950.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Statue of Liberty replica at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park was dedicated by the Boy Scouts of America in 1950.
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A color guard posts the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day service at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A color guard posts the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day service at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Veterans Day ceremony begins with the posting of colors at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Veterans Day ceremony begins with the posting of colors at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Wayne Wallingford presents the keynote address at the Veterans Day program at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Wayne Wallingford presents the keynote address at the Veterans Day program at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 in Cape Girardeau.
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Military vehicles provide a backdrop for the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Military vehicles provide a backdrop for the Veterans Day program Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
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