Central City American Legion Post 421 member is seen wearing a decorated cap during the Central City Veterans Day breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Veterans enter the gym during the Central City Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Service members clap for a dedicated speech from principal Eric Ries during the Central City Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

The audience listens to a secondary poem by seventh grader, Alex Enabnit, during the Central City Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Veterans gather in the library to enjoy cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits and conversations during the Central City Veterans Day breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Attendees line up for cinnamon rolls and yogurt parfaits during the Central City Veterans Day breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Attendees enjoy conversation while waiting for the Central City Veterans Day assembly to commence on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Elementary students honor service members as they walk the halls to the gymnasium during the Central City Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).

Mayor Don Gray gives a speech regarding his own service and the importance of Veterans Day during the Central City Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 11. (Shaely Odean • Staff Photo).