Area veterans were honored and remembered Wednesday for the sacrifices they have made or are currently making to ensure freedom for all U.S. citizens through multiple activities in Sedalia during Veterans Day.
More than 150 veterans began their morning with a breakfast sponsored by the Smith-Cotton JROTC at Smith-Cotton High School.
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