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Wakefield-Marenisco honors veterans

By CHARITY SMITH

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WAKEFIELD - Joy and pride could be seen from every corner of the Wakefield-Marenisco School gym on Thursday as students honored local veterans with a Veterans Day assembly.

"On this day - Veterans Day - we are remembering the service of veterans of all wars. We remember all men and women who decided to serve the nation's cause, defending our freedom," said Wakefield VFW Post 9084 commander Russ Korpi, in his address.

The ceremony began with the advance of colors by VFW members under the direction of Richard Bolen, master of ceremonies. The pledge of a...