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Canton Patch honors our veterans for their service to our country.
Students at St. John the Evangelist School in Canton listened to a moving presentation by local veterans to commemorate and learn about Veterans Day. On November 10, in the school's parish center, students gathered to hear the local vets tell their stories. "It was a beautiful experience and a beautiful day and really gets kids in touch with what Veterans Day is all about," Fifth Grade Teacher Darlene McKay said. "It's not just a day off from school. It's a day to honor the veterans." The whole school turned out for the presentation from the local vets, which including a demonstration on how…
Wearing flag ties, shirts and full uniforms, local veterans, families and residents came out Thursday morning to honor the men and women who served this country with a Veterans Day Breakfast. Held for the first time at the American Legion Post 24, about 250 folks commemorated this Veterans Day over breakfast at the Canton post. Post Manager Barry Schneider said the breakfast had been held in years past at Canton High School and was put on by the Veterans Association. This was the first year the American Legion Post 24 sponsored the breakfast. Attendees received a plateful of home-cooked bacon…

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