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Photos: Veterans Day salute in Cedar Rapids
Nov. 11, 2019 8:17 pm
Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building.
John Schick of Cedar Rapids salutes during the Pledge of Allegiance during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Schick is a retired Navy chief and member of the Metro Area Veterans Council. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Sgt. Greg Francisco of the Cedar Rapids Police Department Honor Guard plays bagpipes during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Roger Norfolk salutes during the singing of the national anthem during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Norfolk received this year's Veteran of the Year award, and is the commander, 2nd District Department of Iowa American Legion, and a member of the American Legion Riders of Iowa, Marion Chapter 298. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Dr. Denny Kral reacts as he is introduced as the only musician present during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Because of snowy weather early Monday, the New Horizons Band was not able to perform. Kral played the service song medley in addition to taps. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Dr. Denny Kral plays the service song medley as the only musician present during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Because of snowy weather early Monday, the New Horizons Band was not able to perform. Kral played the service song medley in addition to taps. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Iowa National Guard Staff Sgt. Jason Everett speaks during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Ron Dirks of Marion places the helmet on a rifle while presenting the Battlefield Cross during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. Dirks served in the Army from 1970 to 1972, including 13 months in Vietnam, and is sergeant-at-arms at American Legion Post 298, Marion. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Members of the Marine Corps League fire their rifles for the three-volley salute during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
Casings lie on the ground after the volley salute during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
AMVETS Post 6 retires the colors during Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
A veteran walks past the Grant Wood stained glass window after Veterans Day services at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (Liz Martin/The Gazette)
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