Army Reservist Jesse Boyd returned from his second deployment to the Middle East in September. He was joined at Jefferson Elementary by his daughters, who are students at the school.
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The Veterans Memorial Garden received a blessing.
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Jefferson Elementary students handed out handmade paper poppies to veterans in the audience.
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National Guard member Steven Jopek addresses the students at Jefferson Elementary.
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Students and veterans salute the flag at Jefferson Elementary School.
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U.S. Congressman Sean Duffy speaks at the Prairie River Middle School ceremony.
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A crowd gathers for the dedication of the Veterans Memorial Garden in St. Francis Cemetery.
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The VFW Honor Guard fires the salute at the Cenotaph ceremony.
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The Honor Guard fires the salute at the Veterans Memorial Garden.
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The American flag is raised at the new Veterans Memorial Garden in St. Francis Cemetery.
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Veterans day ceremony at Prairie River Middle School.
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The playing of Taps at the Cenotaph ceremony.
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Students from Trinity Lutheran School participate in the ceremony at Cenotaph Park.
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A wreath is placed on the monument at Cenotaph Park.
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The Merrill community remembered those who serve or have served our country with several Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 11, including the dedication of the land where a brand new Veterans Memorial Garden is being constructed in St. Francis Cemetery. Ceremonies were also held at Cenotaph Park and various Merrill schools.
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