Although Veteran's Day was Monday and they had a snow day on Tuesday, students at Freedom Elementary are still celebrating those who served in the military. This morning(11/14/19) they hosted a breakfast for military veterans that were family members of students at Freedom. Students welcomed them with songs that paid tribute to the different branches of the military. This event helps the students recognize those that served and see first-hand what veterans in their community look like.

The Lima post of the American Legion honored those who served with their annual Veterans Day ceremony. At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, different veteran organizations gathered together at the American Legion to join other posts across the nation to honor the men and women who fought for our country. Wreaths were placed by the different organizations before the VFW Firing Squad performed the Volley of Three Rifle Shots and Taps was played. Both speaker Congressman Jim Jordan and those with the American Legion stress that thanking veterans for their service should extend farther than just on Veterans Day.

Restaurants across the nation are treating Veterans and active members of the United States Military to a meal on this Veterans Day. It was a packed house at Lima’s Texas Roadhouse as veterans of all ages enjoyed their free meal.  There were service men and women from all branches of the military serving in Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, and World War II. Veterans were very appreciative of the recognition and Texas Road House staff were glad to serve those who served.

New Bremen elementary and middle school students take time to honor the men and women who stood up to defend our freedoms. During this year’s Veterans Day Program, the students honored New Bremen graduate and Vietnam veteran Niles Harris. Harris was part of a unit that was ambushed by enemy soldiers while they were on a mission in Vietnam. Niles was severely wounded, but most of his unit lost their lives. The attack happened on November 8th 1965.

For more than 10 years, Lima Exchange Club has been honoring soldiers in a special way. Flags for Soldiers came from The Healing Field, which was held when soldiers and first responders were returning from the Iran and Afghanistan wars.

Springview Manor held a breakfast to honor those who have served in our military this morning(11/6/19). Veterans across all branches of the military came together to eat breakfast and chat with each other. A Marine Corps veteran led a talk about different flags including the history of the Ohio and the USA flags. His talk was full of information that even some of the veterans were unaware of. Employees of Springview Manor feel something like this has an important impact on the residents and the veterans of Lima.

Students at Lincolnview Local Schools celebrated Veteran's Day the Lancer way.