The Irving Community/Senior Center honored America’s heroes Monday, with a heartfelt Veterans Day celebration filled with pride, music, and gratitude.
East Central University’s GOLD Program presented the flags, setting a patriotic tone for the morning. Gary Rollins then led the group in saluting the United States flag, followed by moving renditions of classic patriotic songs performed by Ken Hudson and Cara Belt.
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