Former military service member reflect on the importance of Veterans Day
General News,Holidays,Veterans Day
ASCENSION, La. (WAFB) - Ascension parish’s Veterans Memorial Park hosts a handful of events every year, one of the most notable, the Veterans Day ceremony. “Our audience seems to be getting larger and larger every one of our ceremonies,” said Major Shelby Ballard. “And to have this many people out here today, it’s amazing.” Having served 30 years in the united states military - Major Ballard knows exactly how far a “thank you” can go.” More of the enjoyment I get out of it is to be able to honor...
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