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Veterans Day At The Edson
November 11, 2013
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A tribute to Veterans was held today at the USS Edson in Bay City.
People gathered even in the rain and snow on this November day to remember loved ones that have made it home, the families of the veterans who did not make it home and for those who still fight for our country giving us the privileges we so often take for granted.
Eric Jylha was the guest speaker and gave a brief history lesson.
A 21-gun salute and canon fire from the USS Edson closed this event with a bang. Visitors were then invited on board the ship for a tour.
It is a day to be grateful for this time we live in, and be hopeful for an even better future because of those who currently serve in the armed forces.
Standing Tall
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Thank you Veterans
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Standing Proud
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John Combs of the Bay City Honor Guard gives a prayer
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Honoring their fellow men with a gun salute
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Eric Jylha speaking about Dow Chemical's decided obligation to the government and its involvement during the Vietnam War.
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As the canon fires...
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Mr. Paul Krzyminski and Mr. Frank Danak
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Visitors were able to tour the USS Edson after the tribute
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"I'm here to honor my fellow men who I served with and families of those men who did not make it back. Its not about me today its about those families and men who fought for our country." - Sgt. Bruce Douglas, US Marine Corp. 1959-1967, 3 tours of Vietnam.
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