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Wetumpka High School Vet Day Program

Cliff Williams / TPI Wetumpka High School JROTC cadets place flags in 16 chairs in remembrance of the 16 veterans and 16 students who die by suicide everyday.

The Wetumpka High School JROTC program did more than honor veterans at its annual Wetumpka High School Veterans Program.

Wetumpka High School Vet Day Program

Cliff Williams / TPI Wetumpka High School JROTC cadet 1st Sgt. Johnathon George delivers a speech called Thank You to veterans in attendance at the annual Wetumpka High School Veterans Day Program. It is the first time a cadet has addressed veterans directly during the annual program.

Wetumpka High School Vet Day Program

Cliff Williams / TPI JROTC cadets and students at Wetumpka High School waved flags at the Wetumpka High School Veterans Program.

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