<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3E2y8r_1Gzy4u7W00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3E2y8r_1Gzy4u7W00" width="1200" height="600" >DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Veterans, families and community members gathered in Duluth Wednesday morning for Minnesota’s official Veterans Day celebration, with speakers calling for support for veterans long after the holiday ends.The ceremony at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center brought together state and military leaders to recognize generations of service and sacrifice. Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert also read a proclamation during the program.Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Brad Lindsay said, “everybody who serves gives up something, they say some gave all, and all gave some, right? And that’s really true.”As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the observance offered an opportunity to reflect on the generations who have served the country.“We also have an opportunity to reflect not only on the founding of our country, but on the generations of Americans who have protected it, strengthened it, and carried its promise forward,” said Lindsay.Minnesota’s veterans have served in every major conflict since statehood, another speaker said, before returning home to their families, building careers and helping shape the state.Speakers also discussed the challenges some veterans face when returning to civilian life, and the need to see them as individuals rather than through stereotypes.Chair &amp; Chief Nursing Administrator, The College of St. Scholastica and Veteran himself, Greg White said, “we often see veterans in one of two ways. One is people defined by injury and trauma and the other as heroes. Neither tells the whole story and both can be harmful.”A 2019 Pew Research Center study found 47% of post-9/11 veterans surveyed said readjusting to civilian life was difficult, compared with 21% of veterans whose service ended before Sept. 11, 2001.“Saying thank you cannot be the end of our responsibility. Helping veterans find their place at home takes more than that,” said White.Speakers also emphasized the ways veterans continue to contribute to their communities after their military service—as business owners, teachers, health care workers, public officials and parents.“Taking off the uniform doesn’t mean that their most meaningful contribution is behind them. We need to remind each other of that,” said White, “our greatest impact may still be ahead of us, because none of us knows what tomorrow will ask.”For people looking to support veterans throughout the year, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans has a Duluth office and offers volunteer opportunities. The organization works to help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness find housing and support.</div></body>

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DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Veterans, families and community members gathered in Duluth Wednesday morning for Minnesota’s official Veterans Day celebration, with speakers calling for support for veterans long after the holiday ends. The ceremony at the Duluth National Guard Training and Community Center brought together state and...

Duluth hosts Minnesota’s official Veterans Day ceremony

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DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Veterans, families and community members gathered in Duluth Wednesday morning for Minnesota’s official Veterans Day cel

Duluth hosts Minnesota’s official Veterans Day ceremony

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