Members of the American Civil War Association fire a perfectly timed two-cannon volley at the end of Veterans day ceremonies in Brentwood Sunday. Photo by Rick Lemyre
Heritage High School provided music. Photo by Rick Lemyre
One of two reproduction Civil War cannons stands by prior to the Veterans Day ceremony in Brentwood Sunday. Photo by Rick Lemyre
Mike Clement of the American Legion reminded the audience that "many of the tattered citizens of the streets were yesterday's toast of the town." Photo by Rick Lemyre
A marker stating the purpose of Veterans Park. Photo by Rick Lemyre
Photo by Rick Lemyre
Mayor Bob Taylor. Photo by Rick Lemyre
Photo by Rick Lemyre
Ray Ansick explains the Empty Chair Ceremony honoring the missing in action and prisoners of war. Photo by Rick Lemyre
Veteran of Foriegn Wras President Jeff Weber said veterans will always be part of our life: "We know, even as we bring troops home, they will be needed again, probably sooner than later." Photo by Rick Lemyre
A crowd of about 200 attended the event, held in Veterans Park.
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