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NewsNovember 11, 2021

Those in Cape Girardeau county celebrated veterans in many ways on Thursday for the official Veterans Day holiday. Jackson High School hosted their annual coral concert and assembly to honor local veterans. The Joint Veterans Council conducted their annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park. The Cape Central High School Marching Tigers and local VFW members held a parade at the Missouri Veteran's Home in honor of the veterans. Back in Jackson, the annual Veteran's Day parade commenced uptown.

Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "America the Beautiful" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "America the Beautiful" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Homeland" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Homeland" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
A veteran salutes while Taps plays during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
A veteran salutes while Taps plays during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Scott Smith delivers the closing remarks during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Scott Smith delivers the closing remarks during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Student body president Lydia Pobst and vice president Brooke Gerau deliver the final remarks during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Student body president Lydia Pobst and vice president Brooke Gerau deliver the final remarks during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
The colors are presented during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
The colors are presented during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Chpl. of Marine Corps League 1081 Jim Stroman delivers the invocation during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Chpl. of Marine Corps League 1081 Jim Stroman delivers the invocation during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
The crowd bows their heads during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
The crowd bows their heads during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Veteran and judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr. makes a speech detailing the history of Veterans Day and the wars America has fought in during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Veteran and judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Sr. makes a speech detailing the history of Veterans Day and the wars America has fought in during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
VFW auxillary president Sandy Prichard places the wreath of remembrance during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
VFW auxillary president Sandy Prichard places the wreath of remembrance during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Members of the local Marine Corps League conduct a gun salute during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Members of the local Marine Corps League conduct a gun salute during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Star Spangled Banner" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Star Spangled Banner" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Korea veteran Jim Ford salutes while Taps is played during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Korea veteran Jim Ford salutes while Taps is played during The Joint Veterans Council's Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park.
Veterans watch the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers perform during a Veterans Day parade Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Veterans watch the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers perform during a Veterans Day parade Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Staff and a veteran watch the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers perform during a Veterans Day parade Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Staff and a veteran watch the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers perform during a Veterans Day parade Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Veterans and staff watch a Veterans Day parade lead by the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Veterans and staff watch a Veterans Day parade lead by the Cape Central High School Marching Tigers Thursday at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Police and the American Legion start the Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Jackson Police and the American Legion start the Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
A veteran waves to the crowd during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
A veteran waves to the crowd during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
People wave to those on the Missouri Veterans Home bus during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
People wave to those on the Missouri Veterans Home bus during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Classic cars are part of Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Classic cars are part of Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Military vehicles are driven during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Military vehicles are driven during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Children wave to those in the parade during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Children wave to those in the parade during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Jackson High School teacher and veteran Andy Stover delivers the welcoming address during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Jackson High School teacher and veteran Andy Stover delivers the welcoming address during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
The Jackson High School Marching Chiefs perform during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
The Jackson High School Marching Chiefs perform during Jackson's Veterans Day parade Thursday in uptown Jackson.
Members of the American Legion Honor Guard begin the posting of the colors during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Members of the American Legion Honor Guard begin the posting of the colors during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Song for the Unsung Hero" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students in the Jackson High School Choir sing "Song for the Unsung Hero" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Joe Don Randol from the Honor Guard for the American Legion folds the flag while "The Old Ragged Flag" is recited during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Joe Don Randol from the Honor Guard for the American Legion folds the flag while "The Old Ragged Flag" is recited during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Keeley Fitzpatrick delivers her "Voice of Democracy" speech during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Keeley Fitzpatrick delivers her "Voice of Democracy" speech during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Two Marine veterans stand to be recognized and sing "The Marines' Hymn" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Two Marine veterans stand to be recognized and sing "The Marines' Hymn" during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students give flowers to veterans present during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
Students give flowers to veterans present during a Veterans Day Assembly Thursday at Jackson High School's Event Center.
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Those in Cape Girardeau county celebrated veterans in many ways on Thursday for the official Veterans Day holiday. Jackson High School hosted their annual coral concert and assembly to honor local veterans. The Joint Veterans Council conducted their annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Freedom Corner in Capaha Park. The Cape Central High School Marching Tigers and local VFW members held a parade at the Missouri Veteran's Home in honor of the veterans. Back in Jackson, the annual Veteran's Day parade commenced uptown.

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