ST. LOUIS – Veterans on both sides of the Mississippi River were honored across the area Monday.
Members of the Manchester Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a veteran’s breakfast at American Legion Post 208.
“We just weren’t recognized for the job that we did…it’s coming back to us now later on in life,” Retired Navy veteran Bob Bell said. “I’ve gone through the honor flight program going to Washington, D.C., for a day, and that was awesome.”
Volunteers served pancakes, sausage and eggs to hundreds of those who served. Manchester Veteran’s Commission also flew a banner for their hometown heroes.
“Those of us who did serve in the Vietnam War era, we didn’t get much when we came back. One of the parts in our program tonight is to recognize the Vietnam War era veterans and to say thank you to them again,” Manchester Mayor and Army veteran Mike Clement said.
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Downtown, the French Society of St. Louis placed its annual wreath at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.