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Utah Military Academy students honored veterans with a musical tribute in Ogden.

Student Sophie Rodriquez shared her views on patriotism and military service.

Veterans expressed emotional responses to the tribute and shared personal military stories.

OGDEN — Sophie Rodriguez says it is important for students to understand patriotism.

"It gives honor to something I believe that people have lost," the Utah Military Academy junior said on Monday.

Rodriguez is one of many students who honored veterans on Monday, ahead of Veterans Day, to pay tribute to those who served in the United States military.

"It is still important for us to understand where our patriotism comes from," she said, adding that she is proud of her roots at the Riverdale

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