Sixth grader Payton Cormier presents gift bags to Marine Corps veteran Nathan Dalasinki and his wife, Mailie, who served in the Navy, before the start of a Veterans Day program Monday at Lake Arthur Elementary School. The students celebrated those local veterans who served and continue to serve to keep America the land of the free and home of the brave. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Sixth grader Emme Istre gives a flag to American Legion Post 520 Commander Don Hall on Monday before the start of a Veterans Day program at Lake Arthur Elementary School. Students also made thank you cards and gift bags in appreciation of the service of those who have served or continue to serve in the Armed Forces. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Lake Arthur Police Chief Jered Thomas thanks local veterans for their service to their country Monday during a Veterans Day program at Lake Arthur Elementary School. The patriotic program was followed by a Veterans Day luncheon at Lake Arthur High School. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Second grade students at Lake Arthur Elementary School wave flags Monday during a Veterans Day program. Students gathered to salute local veterans by thanking them for their services and sacrifices with a patriotic program. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

First grade students at Lake Arthur Elementary School cite the Pledge of Allegiance on Monday during the school's annual Veterans Day program. Students honored local veterans with patriotic music, speeches, thank you cards, special gifts and a lunch. (Doris Maricle / American Press)