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St. Ursula honors veterans

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World War II Navy veteran Melvin Barger, who served from 1943-46, is hugged by a St. Ursula student. A long line of students waited to hug or shake hands with the veteran after the ceremony.

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Sister Donna Frey holds an American flag that was blessed during the Veterans Day ceremony.

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From left, Raven Fair, Katelyn Westmeyer, Army recruiter Brain Balduff, and Jessica McCoy sing the school song.

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A single candle flickers at a POW Table Setting as a Joint Services Honor Guard salutes.

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Freshman Sophie Soeder shakes hands with World War II Navy veteran Melvin Barger, who served from 1943-46.

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An all-women Joint Services Color Guard marches into their position.

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Marine Corps League's Bob Baker rings the bell for the POW Table.

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The Veterans Day ceremony at St. Ursula.

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Future Army reservist and St. Ursula student Katelyn Westmeyer, left, receives a Challenge Coins to Veterans from Dawn Heisler, of Heroes in Action.

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Bagpiper Matthew Hart plays "Amazing Grace."

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