PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Pascagoula High School students honored veterans from all military branches during a ceremony on Friday, recognizing those who have served their country.

The program included the Mississippi Gulf Coast “Silent Hero” feature, which remembered a Gulfport High graduate who died in service. Students and guests watched a POW/MIA presentation and an Old Glory flag passing ceremony that concluded with a moment honoring deceased veterans.

Don Pratt, the oldest veteran in attendance, said the annual event holds special meaning for him.

“It was something that I personally am so happy to be here because God has still kept me alive,” Pratt said. “Outstanding, every year it’s something special to me because my friends are still gone.”

Following the ceremony, veterans and

See Full Page