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Duluth takes time out to honor veterans
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Duluth takes time out to honor veterans

Kim North
November 13, 2023
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The Duluth Women of Today hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71.

 

A man clapping while standing at a podium near an American Flag and giving a speech at a Veterans Day event.
Paul Pedersen of Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans claps while delivering the keynote speech during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. Pedersen is a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group

DULUTH — It was a chance to honor our veterans and to say “thank you” as the Duluth Women of Today hosted a Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71.

Veterans from all branches of the United States military attended, along with family and friends. The event, which started at 11 a.m., featured speakers, performances from the Spirit Valley Drum and Bugle Corps, musician Bill Bastian, bagpiper Kerry Welsh, firing of rifle volleys, food and more.

An Honor Guard marching outside in a parking lot during a Veterans Day event.
Members of the Duluth Honor Guard march after a rifle volley in the parking lot during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group

The master of ceremonies was Neill Atkins of Cetera Advisor Networks, while Paul Pederson of Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans delivered the keynote speech. U.S. Congressman Pete Stauber also spoke.

Men with an Honor Guard lined up at a Veterans Day event.
Members of the Duluth Honor Guard wait before the flag posting at the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A man playing drums and a woman playing symbols while performing with a drum and bugle crops.
Members of the Spirit Valley Drum and Bugle Corps perform ahead of the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A man speaking into a microphone while serving as the master of ceremonies at a Veterans Day event.
Master of ceremonies Neill Atkins of Cetera Advisor Networks speaks into a microphone during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. Atkins is a U.S. Navy veteran.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A handmade card for Veterans Day sitting on a table.
A handmade card for Veterans Day displayed on a table during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A U.S. Marine Veteran standing during a Veterans Day event.
Ron Leslie, of Munger, stands while The Marines’ Hymn is played during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. Leslie served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A U.S. Navy Veteran standing during a Veterans Day event.
Bill Altonen, of Duluth, stands during while the Navy Hymn is played during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. Altonen served in the U.S. Navy.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
Men and women playing instruments while performing with a drum and bugle corps.
Members of the Spirit Valley Drum and Bugle Corps perform during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A young boy sits on his mother's lap during a Veterans Day event.
Kameron Long, 4, of Duluth, sits on his mother Julie Long’s lap during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A man with his arms stretched out while speaking at a Veterans Day event.
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber holds his arms out while speaking at the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
An image of the American Flag shown on a television screen at a Veterans Day ceremony.
A photo of the American flag displayed on a television screen as seen during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A man playing bagpipes at a Veterans Day event.
Kerry Welsh plays the bagpipes during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
People sitting at tables and listening to a speech during a Veterans Day event.
Veterans and other guests listen while Paul Pedersen of Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans delivers the keynote speech during the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. Pedersen is a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
People sitting at tables and socializing at a Veterans Day event.
Veterans, family and friends gather for the Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Duluth Women of Today on Saturday at West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71. 
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
A sign for an American Legion Post with a lighted display for Veterans Day
The sign outside West Duluth’s American Legion Post 71 as seen on Saturday.
Dan Williamson / Duluth Media Group
Article from Duluth News Tribune By Dan Williamson 

 

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