November 10, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.
| Updated November 10, 2012 at 6:00 a.m.
Before starting his presentation, Missouri Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Jurgensmeyer lights a single candle at the MIA/POW table set up for the Veterans Day assembly at Blair Oaks High School.
Col. Dennis M. Layendecker conducts the U.S. Air Force Concert Band
and Singing Sergeants
More than 1,100 Blair Oaks students gathered in the high school gymnasium Friday morning for an hour-long Veterans Day assembly to honor the men and women of the U.S. military.
During the event, Lt. Col. John Jurgensmeyer talked about his recent experiences helping to secure peace between Israel and Egypt in the Sinai desert.
Associated Press
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform in this undated file photo.
