Vietnam veterans recognized

Members of Poplar Bluff High School's JROTC program salute the flag after posting the Colors during Friday's ceremony.

Master of Ceremonies and U.S. Navy veteran Larry Kimbrow salutes the flag during the singing of the National Anthem.

Several U.S. Marine Corps veterans, as well as those from other branches, stand for recognition during Friday's ceremony.

Drew Dewitt, director of the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, speaks to those on hand for Friday's Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony on the campus of Three Rivers College.

Wendy Spradling (right) presents a special recognition to Jimmy Metz, son of Col. James Metz. Col. Metz died as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.