TOPEKA (KSNT) – Friends and families gathered at Washburn University Wednesday to honor current and retired U.S. servicemembers at the 39th annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Veterans of several branches of the military attended the event on Nov. 11. The ceremony featured Highland Park High School’s JROTC program presenting the colors, along with patriotic performances from the Capital City Choir.
“I found it very interesting because I never really talked to our chaplains,” said Julie Boner, former specialist in the Army. “And so, getting to know his story and talking to some of the other veterans throughout the day or throughout the week, it’s enlightening. You get to hear all of their stories again, hear all their stories, and you can give them yours as well if you’ve been in.”
Washburn University has several memorials across its campus such as the Civil War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial and more. You can learn about these memorials and where they’re located by clicking here.
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