Delicious Cleghorn vet luncheon - Behind the table, taking care of serving lunch, are Mary McIntosh. Marilyn Anderson and Jo Nafziger, who all reside in Cleghorn and are frequent volunteers at the Cleghorn Community Center. Photo by Nancy Hohbach

Vets having a friendly chat - Many folks gathered around tables in the Cleghorn Community center to visit as they enjoyed their lunch. Around the table are Jim Ebert, Bud Busch, Dick Bird, Milt Delperdang, 'Smitty' Francis Smith (in black jacket) and an unidentified gentleman. Nancy Hohbach

Posting of the colors - Bud Busch was in charge as Jim Nielsen and Henry Wulf carried in the flags. All represented the F.I. Goodburn American Legion Post 517 in Marcus for the MMC Veterans Day program. Photo by Nancy Hohbach

MMC vets honored - As their names were called and the years they served their country were read, vets stood to be recognized by those present at the MMC Veterans Day program on Wednesday morning. Photo by Nancy Hohbach

Proud of their heritage - Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn students in Ric Collins fifth grade class shared information about their relatives who have served in the military to protect this country. Several wore a part of the vintage uniforms to bring back memories of those who served. Photo by Nancy Hohbach

A message to Veterans - MMC High School Speech Department students presented a moving reading about a young soldier going off to war. It reminded all of the many sacrifices made for all of us to enjoy our freedoms Photo by Nancy Hohbach

Set feet tapping for Vet's Day - The MMC High School Band,under the direction of Mr. Moore, played a couple of tunes which made many in attendance feel like tapping their feet and clapping their hands Photo by Nancy Hohbach

Music sung with pride - Under the direction of Mrs. Conover, the high school choir sang "Armed Forces-The Pride of America" and had each branch of the military stand while their song was sung. Photo by Nancy Hohbach

Saluting Old Glory - The members of a group of specially - seated veterans proudly salute the American flag at Wednesday's Veterans Day program in the Aurelia High School Gym. Photo by Dan Whitney

Stand up and be counted - Veterans were asked to stand at Wednesday's program in Aurelia, and the group were then acknowledged by the audience in appreciation of their time served. Photo by Dan Whitney

Saluting the Armed Services - The Aurelia High School Chorus saluted the United Staes Armed Forces at Wednesday's program by singing the official song of each of the five service branches. Audience members were asked to stand when the branch of service in which they or famiy members served. Photo by Dan Whitney

Retiring the Colors - Aurelia veterans (from the left) Larry Reilly, Aaron Ware, Mike Fry and Randy Newlin retire the colors at the conclusion of Wednesday's Veteran's Day program in Aurelia. Veterans were invited to partake of a delicious turkey dinner in the school cafeteria following the program. Photo by Dan Whitney

21-gun salute - The Cherokee Veterans of Foreign Wars L.A. Wescott Post #2253 held a memorial service at the Cherokee County Veterans Memorial at the Cherokee County Courthouse on Wednesday, and the VFW Color Guard performed a 21-gun salute to commemorate this year's Veterans Day. Photo by Mike Leckband

CMS gives Veteran's Day Program - The Cherokee Middle School once again held its annual Veteran's Day Program on Wednesday. Pictured are members of the CMS 6th grade Readers Theater as they read "Who is a Veteran?" to the audience and honored guests. Photo by Mike Leckband

Before the ceremony - The VFW Color Guard is pictured getting ready for a flag raising ceremony held on Veterans Day at Cherokee's Roosevelt Elementary School during their annual Veteran's Day Program. Photo by Mike Leckband

Pledging their allegiance - Roosevelt Elementary School in Cherokee held their annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday. The programs started with a student assembly outside, while their honored guests from the Cherokee VFW L.A. Wescott Post #5523 conducted a flag raising ceremony. The students are pictured saying the Pledge Of Allegiance during the ceremony. Photo by Mike Leckband

Hitting the right note Bob Conley is pictured playing 'Taps' during the flag - raising ceremony at Cherokee Roosevelt Elementary School during their annual Veterans Day Program on Wednesday. Conley, along with his fellow VFW members, were the honored guests at both Roosevelt Elementary School and the Cherokee Middle School. Photo by Mike Leckband

Flag raisers- Steve Kramer, left and Joe Draper had the honor of being the flag raisers during Wednesday's Veterans Day Program at Cherokee's Roosevelt Elementary School. Photo by Mike Leckband