PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Dozens of local veterans were honored on Saturday afternoon during a heartfelt ceremony at Simmons Crossing Senior Apartments in Perrysburg , where stories of service, sacrifice, and pride filled the air just days before Veterans Day.

More than 25 veterans were recognized for their dedication and bravery during the special event, which brought tears and smiles to those who attended. For many, the recognition served as a powerful reminder of the lives they lived in uniform — and the memories that still linger long after their service ended.

For Navy veteran Michael Parsil, the afternoon stirred emotions and memories from nearly two decades in the military. Parsil, who served from 1975 to 1993 as a diesel engineer, took part in both Operation Desert Shield and Operatio

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