Larry Barnett, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1960, stands with other veterans during an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School in Perrysburg on Nov. 5, 2015.
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The 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard flies over the soccer field following an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School.
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The 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard performs a flyover following an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School.
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Christian Simon, 10, covers his ears against the loud sound of the Ohio Air National Guard's fighter jets while Isaac Revill, 10, laughs.
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Renee Black, back left, speaks to U.S. Army veteran Gregory Symington (1971 to 1973) while Heather Butterfield (far left) looks on.
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Doug Kollman, left, plays the guitar while music teacher Stan George leads the fourth graders in song during an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School in.
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At right, Caden Seiple, 10, leads the opening preamble while music teacher, Stan George conducts the fourth graders in song.
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Homeless veterans advocate Ken Lesley speaks during an assembly for Veterans Day.
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A veteran attends an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School in Perrysburg.
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Ohio state Sen. Randy Gardner (R., Bowling Green), left, speaks while principal Scott Best looks on during the Veterans Day assembly.
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Heather Butterfield reacts during the fourth graders' rendition of "The Eagle Cried" during an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School in Perrysburg.
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State Rep. Tim Brown (R., Bowling Green), left, speaks while Principal Scott Best looks.
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Dave Duesing holds his granddaughter, Greta Duesing, 2, during the assembly.
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Veterans, families of veterans, elementary students, and teachers of Fort Meigs Elementary School gather for an assembly for Veterans Day at Fort Meigs Elementary School.
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