Veterans Day events are being held across the state to honor those who served in the U.S. military. Togus V.A. Medical Center in Augusta hosted its annual ceremony Tuesday morning.

Servicemen and women of different ranks and generations were in attendance. Speakers acknowledged the importance of recognizing those who served in conflicts that may have been forgotten.

“Their individual and collective sacrifices, which for more than a million service members, included the ultimate sacrifice, deserve our deepest gratitude and serve as a solemn reminder of the true cost of freedom," said Tracye Davis, director of the medical center.

Rodney Parks served as an Army doctor for 15 years and will be appointed deputy chief of staff for the V.A. Maine next month. He also spoke about the importa

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