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Veterans Day Across Avoyelles
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Source: Avoyelles Journal
Schools and communities honor local veterans with lessons in patriotism, flag presentations and classroom visits. Veterans gather at Paragon for Veterans Day tribute Veterans and participants gather outside Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville for its Nov. 11 Veterans Day observance. The free program began at 10 a.m., featuring guest speakers Dale Lonidier, Bruce Jackson, John Bordelon and Matthew Shallington. Robert Gros, vice commander of the Cenla Honor Guard, served as master of ceremonies and delivered opening remarks. The Honor Guard presented the colors and service flags, Priscilla Brouillette led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Brylee Ledet performed the national anthem. The Rev. Kyle Couvillion of Avoyelles House of Mercy offered the invocation and benediction. Paragon’s Lonnie R. Bridges Sr. delivered closing remarks and a poem. Veterans presenting military credentials were offered a small Lucky Wok meal for ages 18–21 or a $20 Club Paragon meal voucher for those 21 and older.
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