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Cadet Captain Matthew Dunn, 14, a sophomore at Whitney High School, plays taps during the closing of the Veterans Day ceremony at the Rocklin Cemetery on Sunday.
Cadet Captain Matthew Dunn, 14, a sophomore at Whitney High School, plays taps during the closing of the Veterans Day ceremony at the Rocklin Cemetery on Sunday.
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Rocklin Chief of Police Ron Lawrence speaks to veterans and their loved ones at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Rocklin Chief of Police Ron Lawrence speaks to veterans and their loved ones at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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Whitney High School ROTC stands at attention during the Veterans Day Sunday ceremony at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Whitney High School ROTC stands at attention during the Veterans Day Sunday ceremony at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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Joy Lowry and son Private First Class Davis Lowry of Rocklin (who graduated from San Diego MCRD Nov. 2) thank those who've served our country at the Veterans Day ceremonies held at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Joy Lowry and son Private First Class Davis Lowry of Rocklin (who graduated from San Diego MCRD Nov. 2) thank those who've served our country at the Veterans Day ceremonies held at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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Senior Master Sgt. Shania Morrill, 16, a junior at Whitney High School, and her fellow ROTC cadets perform their ceremonial duties at the Veterans Day service held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Senior Master Sgt. Shania Morrill, 16, a junior at Whitney High School, and her fellow ROTC cadets perform their ceremonial duties at the Veterans Day service held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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Privates First Class Davis Lowry, right, and Eric Sanchez show their respect during the closing prayer at the Veterans Day ceremonies held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery. Both graduated from the San Diego MCRD earlier in November.
Privates First Class Davis Lowry, right, and Eric Sanchez show their respect during the closing prayer at the Veterans Day ceremonies held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery. Both graduated from the San Diego MCRD earlier in November.
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Brenda Susa of Rocklin came to celebrate the military service of her father (pictured) and stepfather at the Veterans Day ceremony Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Brenda Susa of Rocklin came to celebrate the military service of her father (pictured) and stepfather at the Veterans Day ceremony Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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Flags and crosses decorated the Rocklin Cemetery for Veterans Day.
Flags and crosses decorated the Rocklin Cemetery for Veterans Day.
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Whitney High School ROTC raises the colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
Whitney High School ROTC raises the colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery.
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The Parker Whitney Elementary school choir, Loud & Clear, sings the national anthem at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery
The Parker Whitney Elementary school choir, Loud & Clear, sings the national anthem at the Veterans Day ceremony held Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery
Rocklin American Legion Post 620 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 904 hosted the annual Veterans Day ceremony Sunday at the Rocklin Cemetery Veterans Memorial. Guest speakers were U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Cara (retired) and Rocklin Police Chief Ron Lawrence.
Veterans’ organizations continue to observe the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when the guns of World War I fell silent. President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11, 1919, as the first commemoration for veterans. It was then known as Armistice Day. The word “armistice” was replaced with “veterans” in 1954. Thus Nov. 11 became the day to honor American veterans of all wars for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and even die to preserve our freedoms.