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Veterans honored in Bristol Bay communities

KDLG 670AM
Published November 12, 2015 at 1:46 PM AKST
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A program featuring music, poetry and words of thanks was given for 30 veterans and hundreds of community members at Dillingham High School.

A Veterans Day program drew about 30 veterans and several hundred students and community members to the Dillingham High School gym on Wednesday.

Events in remembrance of veterans' service were also held at the Aleknagik School, Bristol Bay Borough School, Meshik School in Port Heiden, Twin Hills Community Center, and elsewhere around the region. 

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Veterans of the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard gathered for a special program Wednesday at Dillingham High School.

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A trumpet played "Taps" and community members sang "Amazing Grace" in honor of Armistice Day around 11:11 a.m. in the Dillingham High School gym.
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Members of the Dillingham Middle/High School band played "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at the assembly Wednesday morning.
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Meshik School Students hosted a few Veterans today with questions, cards, handshakes, and song.

    
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