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Wesleyan Honors Local Heroes on Veterans Day

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Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-3.jpg Josh Smith, veteran of the United States Navy and sophomore Grade Chair, poses in uniform during his service. Josh Smith.
Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-2-750x500.jpg The simplest way to support local veterans is to recognize and celebrate their sacrifices. Brian L. Morgan.
Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-5-750x500.jpg Veteran Keith Gallagher spoke at the middle and high school Veterans Day Celebration. Brian L. Morgan.
Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-1-427x500.jpg Veteran and faculty member Cristian Piedra serving overseas during his time in the United States Army. Cristian Piedra.
Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-4-750x500.jpg Pre-first graders (pictured left to right) Grant Dallam, Cooper Walden, Eva Foster, Lilia Blaivas, Sophia Williams, Kaylee Smith, Ellie Baxley, Drew Cusimano and Benjamin Ritzheimer perform a song at the lower school Veterans Day Celebration. Brian L. Morgan.
Godard-Veterans-Day-Color-6-750x500.jpg Senior Megan Gallagher introduces her father, Keith Gallagher, to speak at the Veterans Day assembly. Brian L. Morgan.

For technology specialist and veteran Cristian Piedra, nothing says “thank you” to American heroes like 1,500 members of the Wesleyan community gathered in Yancey Gymnasium to celebrate Veterans Day. “We don’t ask for anything as servicemen, and the fact that we are recognized and celebrated is more than enough.”

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