Mahlon Conaway leads the crowd in saying the Pledge of Allegiance during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Attendees say the Pledge of Allegiance during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Members of the Perry High School Select Choir sing the national anthem during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Members of the Perry High School Select Choir sing the national anthem during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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American Legion members salute the flag during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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VFW members salute the flag during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Members of the Perry High School Select Choir sing the national anthem during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Jenn Hillman directs members of the Perry High School Select Choir in the national anthem during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans make their way across the stage during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans make their way to their seats at the start of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans make their way to their seats at the start of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Audience members applaud following the singing of the national anthem during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Mike Powell speaks during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Mike Powell speaks during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry first grade students sing “Proud of our Veterans” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Senior Class Secretary Kaylee Wuebker reads “What is a Veteran” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Senior Class Secretary Kaylee Wuebker reads “What is a Veteran” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Pat Mundy, with the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild, speaks during a Quilt of Valor presentation as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Peter Meis’ family helps present him with a Quilt of Valor made by the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Barb Hansen, with the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild, presents a Quilt of Valor to Peter Meis during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Peter Meis’ family helps wrap him in a Quilt of Valor presented by the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Peter Meis’ family helps wrap him in a Quilt of Valor presented by the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Peter Meis poses for a photo with his family after receiving a Quilt of Valorfrom the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Peter Meis poses for a photo with his family after receiving a Quilt of Valorfrom the Perry Piecemakers Quilt Guild during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Jackie Norris gives the keynote address during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Jackie Norris gives the keynote address during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Jackie Norris gives the keynote address during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Don Richardson talks about veterans projects at Violet Hill Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Park during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans stand to be recognized during “A Tribute to the Armed Services” as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans stand to be recognized during “A Tribute to the Armed Services” as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans stand to be recognized during “A Tribute to the Armed Services” as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans stand to be recognized during “A Tribute to the Armed Services” as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Veterans stand to be recognized during “A Tribute to the Armed Services” as part of the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Select Choir members sing “A Tribute to the Armed Services” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Senior Class President Kaitlyn Leber reads “In Flanders Fields” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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Perry High School Senior Class President Kaitlyn Leber reads “In Flanders Fields” during the Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Perry Performing Arts Center.

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