Large crowd gathers in Danville to honor veterans
By Pat Phillips
Wednesday November 12, 2008
Rick Danzl
Veteran John Moreland holds his rifle as part of the Danville American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard as taps is played during a Veterans Day service Tuesday at the World War II memorial on Hazel Street in Danville.
DANVILLE – A slight drizzle fell, an icy breeze chilled to the bone and cold wet leaves left the feet nearly numb, but that didn't stop 200 people including a large group of students from coming out for a half-hour Veterans Day ceremony.
Edison Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade students joined the service at the World War II Memorial on Hazel Street.
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