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Veterans honored by students in Veterans Day programs

  • Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.
    Concluding Giltner’s Veterans Day, the veterans and their spouses stood at attention for the playing of taps.
  • Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot Brett Mitchell speaks on the subject of sacrifice as the keynote speaker for the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.
    Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot Brett Mitchell speaks on the subject of sacrifice as the keynote speaker for the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.
  • Hampton students stand with hands over hearts Friday afternoon as an American flag is burned in a demonstration of the proper way to dispose of a flag that is worn out from having been honorably flown. Veteran Marlin Seeman was assisted by students and others in the demonstration that was part of the annual Veterans Day program at the school.
    Hampton students stand with hands over hearts Friday afternoon as an American flag is burned in a demonstration of the proper way to dispose of a flag that is worn out from having been honorably flown. Veteran Marlin Seeman was assisted by students and others in the demonstration that was part of the annual Veterans Day program at the school.
  • U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School band on Friday.
    U.S. Army veterans salute as the Army Song is played by the Aurora High School band on Friday.
  • Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.
    Students at High Plains Community Schools stand at attention as members of the American Legion post the colors.
  • Four Hamilton County veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor in recognition of their service at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.
    Four Hamilton County veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor in recognition of their service at the Aurora High School Veterans Day program on Friday.
  • Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.
    Matt Greathouse, a full-time flight instructor for CH-47 helicopter pilots with the Nebraska National Guard was the speaker for the Giltner School Veterans Day program on Nov. 7.
  • High Plains Community first grader Adrian Encarnacion Marino honors the American flag as it is retired from Friday’s program in Polk.
    High Plains Community first grader Adrian Encarnacion Marino honors the American flag as it is retired from Friday’s program in Polk.

    Hamilton County honored its veterans with programs held at Aurora, High Plains, Hampton and Giltner Schools. Bands played and students sang patriotic music, patriotic and historical recitations were given, veterans spoke and were saluted, a demonstration was given on the proper way to dispose of a worn out flag and veterans were presented with Quilts of Valor. Read all the highlights plus see photos of each of the events in this week's print or e-editions of the Aurora News-Register.