<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1cQjQo_1GzLvumV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1cQjQo_1GzLvumV00" width="1280" height="720" ></figure>On La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, Freedom Honor Flight President Dave Larsen explained the reasoning behind why the Veterans Day Breakfast was canceled after 13 years. It came down to one word: Choice. “The hard attendance is going down, we decided as a board, “Hey, why don’t we put our efforts back into where we’re supposed to be, flying these veterans to Washington, DC. Because the good news is all of the veterans have a choice now.”He explained that when the breakfast began, there weren’t businesses or restaurants offering veterans breakfasts or specials like there is now. “It had nothing to do with politics. It had nothing to money. Because we reached out to a lot of local banks every year to make a donation to fund that breakfast every year, so it nothing to do with the financing either. It was just that veterans have a choice now and that’s just an awesome, awesome thing.”Larsen said that they’re already making plans for two flights for next year to take veterans to Washington, DC. For details on the Freedom Honor Flight, to donate, or get involved, click here. Kevin Millard is News Director for WIZM News. A West Salem native, he's spent most of his life, except for a year each in Florida and Wausau, here in the La Crosse area. Broadcasting and the media has been a part of his life since he was filmed in his first commercial in 2nd Grade. Most of his career has been spent working behind the scenes in the newsroom at a local television station. He's been the host of WKTY Outdoors since October 2005.<h2>Veterans Day Events in the Coulee Region </h2>By<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2XpCeL_1GzLvumV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2XpCeL_1GzLvumV00" width="1280" height="854" ></figure>Here is a listing of events happening on Wednesday in the area to honor veterans. Holmen: 9:30 a.m.-Veterans Day Program-Holmen Area Community Center. Features music and a presentation from Barry Larson, the Quartermaster of the Holmen VFW. Lunch at 11:30. Westby: 10:30 a.m.-Veterans Day Program-High School Gym. Guest Speaker is Karl Stuvengen, National Executive Committee, Past State Commander, American Legion. The program is being livestreamed. Find it here in either link:On Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m., they are having a catered meal from Borgen’s in the Westby HS cafeteria that is free for veterans and their families. Please RSVP at 608-634-0101. It is followed at 7 p.m. by a concert at the Westby Area Performing Arts Center. The program features an evening of patriotic songs and readings performed by the Westby Area High School Choral Program. It is open to the public. They especially welcome all veterans, active-duty military and their families. 10:15 a.m.: Veterans Day Program-Viroqua HS Gym10:45 a.m.: Veterans Day Program-G-E-T Performing Arts Center. Featuring music from the High School Choir, High School Band, speakers, plus a 21-gun salute from American Legion Post 103. Lunch is provided to veterans following the program. La Crosse: 11:11 a.m.-Veterans Day service at Viterbo University at San Damiano Chapel. The featured speaker is U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired La Crosse County Judge Todd Bjerke. Following the service, a POW/MIA flag raising will be held in the Assisi Courtyard. Winona: Midnight to Midnight: 24 Hr. Vigil at Veterans Park. This year, they’re recognizing America’s 250th birthday, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the Global War on Terror. They’re based at Lake Park Lodge in Winona. There is a ceremony at 11 a.m. on November 11 with a lunch afterwards at the VFW. La Crosse: 1:30 p.m.-Veterans Day Celebration at North Woods International School. All families are welcome. Kevin Millard is News Director for WIZM News. A West Salem native, he's spent most of his life, except for a year each in Florida and Wausau, here in the La Crosse area. Broadcasting and the media has been a part of his life since he was filmed in his first commercial in 2nd Grade. Most of his career has been spent working behind the scenes in the newsroom at a local television station. He's been the host of WKTY Outdoors since October 2005.</div></body>

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On La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, Freedom Honor Flight President Dave Larsen explained the reasoning behind why the Veterans Day Breakfast was canceled after 13 years. It came down to one word: Choice. “The hard attendance is going down, we decided as a board, “Hey, why don’t we put our...

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On La Crosse Talk on Wednesday, Freedom Honor Flight President Dave Larsen explained the reasoning behind why the Veterans Day Breakfast was canceled after

Behind the decision to cancel Veterans Day Breakfast

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