BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Dozens of people gathered in Burlington’s Battery Park to celebrate Veterans Day.
A ceremony there honored veterans from all conflicts stretching back to the Green Mountain Boys.
The celebration was punctuated with armed services songs and speeches honoring those who serve.
“We thank. we recognize, we acknowledge, we denote, we applaud, we honor, we honor our veterans, and we thank them for their service,” said Mark Hughes, a veteran.
Small poppies were passed out to wear in honor of service members who died.