<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0kNXmh_1GzmSGsD00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0kNXmh_1GzmSGsD00" width="1920" height="1080" ></figure>ROME, N.Y. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rome. Veterans gathered for a day of remembrance, sharing moments with people they consider family.The annual event brought together those who served to honor their experiences and sacrifices.Staff Sgt. Lenny Dutton of the U.S. Air Force said, “The closest in the military you get is when you’re away from your home. The farther away, the closer you become, and more family-oriented you become.”Veterans reflected on the meaning of the day, with many expressing gratitude for the chance to serve.“It’s an honor for me to be able to serve because there are people that wanted to serve but they couldn’t. I did, and it was the best thing I ever did in my life. It was the best choice I ever made,” Senior Chief Mike Grogan of the U.S. Navy said.Some veterans noted that not everyone received a hero’s welcome when returning home, making the message of thanks even more meaningful.Specialist 5th Class James Taylor of the U.S. Army said, “It means a lot. It means a lot to me, especially being a Vietnam veteran. Whenever we see each other, you know, with the hats or whatever, we always shake hands and…welcome them home.”The ceremony included a 21-gun salute and remarks from guest speaker Lieutenant Col. Joseph Shorrocks, EADS Canadian Detachment commander.“The world in which we serve is changing at an extraordinary pace. The character of the threats we face are evolving and ever-evolving. Technologies advance, domains of conflict expand, and the demands placed upon our military personnel is increasingly complex,” Shorrocks said.The event ended with the singing of God Bless America and a reminder of the sacrifices made for freedom.Lance Corporal Thomas Arcuri of the U.S. Marine Corps said, “We learned about World War II, World War I, Korea, so I think more emphasis needs to be made.”</div></body>

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ROME, N.Y. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rome. Veterans gathered for a day of remembrance, sharing moments with people they consider family. The annual event brought together those who served to honor their experiences and sacrifices. Staff Sgt. Lenny Dutton of the...

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ROME, N.Y. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rome. Veterans gathered for a day of remembrance, sharing moments with peop

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