Scenes from Veterans Day in Lincoln Parish

Grambling State University held a Veterans Day ceremony at the Hobdy Center on campus Thursday afternoon. Military members in attendance stand at attention in the audience. Leader photo by JOSH EVANS

VFW Post 3615 members gathered early to eat breakfast, which is enjoyed by Ronald Franklin. Photo by Tom Boniol

State Rep. Patrick Jefferson (left) joined GSU President Rick Gallot (right) at the Grambling State Veterans Day program Thursday on campus. Leader photo by JOSH EVANS

Fred Pee helps the VFW with the flag setup around Ruston. Flags were set up around the community. Photo by Tom Boniol

While VFW Post 3615 organized the annual Veterans Day flag display throughout the community, members of the local VFW Auxiliary gathered early to prepare breakfast for post members. Annette Murphy (left) and Debbie Holmes (right) prepare pancakes and all the fixings to express the group’s appreciation for the sacrifice and service of local veterans of foreign wars. Photo by Tom Boniol