Nicholas Brandt, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, stands in salute while the national anthem is sung during a Veterans Day program at Eastside Elementary on Monday, Nov. 12.
Students, faculty and families of Denham Springs Freshman High stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to start the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
An audience claps when a veterans is recognized for his service during a Veterans Day program at Denham Springs Freshman High on Monday, Nov. 12.
Dale Bordelon, a veteran of the U.S. Army, watches a Veterans Day program at Denham Springs Freshman High on Monday, Nov. 12.
Civics teacher Evan Gelobter, of Denham Springs Freshman High, shares a story about U.S. military veteran Mark Palmateer, who served in the U.S. National Guard.
Students, faculty and families of Denham Springs Freshman High bow their heads in a moment of silence for all veterans who have lost their lives during the school’s Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 12.
Chief Warren Officer Shawn Shortridge, who heads the Marine Junior ROTC program at Denham Springs High School, serves as the guest speaker for a Veterans Day program at Denham Springs Freshman High on Monday, Nov. 12.
Members of Denham Springs High School’s Marine Junior ROTC program get ready to present the colors during Denham Springs Freshman High’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
A patriotic tree was one of several decorations on hand for a Veterans Day program at Eastside Elementary on Monday, Nov. 12.
Students at Eastside Elementary wait to perform a series of patriotic songs and skits for the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Two Eastside Elementary students present the colors during the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Pre-schoolers of Eastside Elementary sing “The Poppy Song” during the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Eastside Elementary students on grades K-2 sing “This Land is Your Land” during the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Aja Williamson reads an essay she wrote detailing what a veteran to her during a Veterans Day program at Eastside Elementary on Monday, Nov. 12.
Willie Turner, a veteran of the U.S. Army, right, stands up to receive a certificate of appreciation during a Veterans Day program at Eastside Elementary on Monday, Nov. 12.
The Denham Springs High School band plays the national anthem to start the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Choir students of Denham Springs High School sing a medley of patriotic songs during the school’s annual Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Choir Director Michelle Freneaux Chassaing of Denham Springs High School conducts singers in a performance of “America, My Home” during the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Pictured are Denham Springs High School seniors who have signed up for military service following graduation. In no order, they are Seth Bowden, Jared Fairess, Nathaniel Fontenot, Michael Hofler, Michael Kulick and Brynnon Thompson. Not pictured is Nicole Willis.
Marcus Brister, the cross guard at Denham Springs High School, was one of 56 veterans recognized for their service during the school’s Veterans Day program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Denham Springs High choir members perform during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Marine JROTC cadets cry out "OohRah" during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
A veteran rises to be recognized as his achievements are read aloud during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Denham Springs High Choir performs "America, My Home" during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robin Veitch stands to be recognized during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Hailey Enamorado reads "Hailey's Heroes," a letter of a fallen soldier, during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
A pair of bag pipe players performs "Taps" to remember fallen soldiers to close Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Minor Setback sings "A New Colossus" during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
The Denham Springs' Marine JROTC presents the colors to begin the school's program on Monday, Nov. 12.
Denham Springs High School's Symphonic Band plays "Armed Forces Salute: The Caisson Song; Semper Paratus; The Marine's Hymn', The U.S. Air Force, Anchors Aweigh' " during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
U.S. Marines Chief Warrant Officer Shawn Shortridge reads a quote by John Glenn during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
U.S. Marines Chief Warrant Officer Shawn Shortridge thanks his fellow veterans for their service and the sacrifices they've made for their country during Denham Springs High's Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12.
The Live Oak Junior High School Color Guard performs a patriotic number during the Veterans Day ceremony at the school gymnasium Nov. 12.
Live Oak Jr. High School student Sylvia White reads "They Did Their Share," a tribute to Armed Forces during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 12.
Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Verret served as the keynote speaker for the Live Oak Junior High School Veterans Day ceremony.
Raiden Bragg tells fellows students the reason behind "Taps" etiquette at the Live Oak Junior High School Veterans Day ceremony.
Retired Navy machinist's mate Mike Galik, left, and retired Chief Petty Officer Jim Window render hand salutes during the presentation of colors on Monday at Walker High School's Veterans Day program.
