Charles Crane/MDN Veterans stand and salute during a rendition of “Taps” at the Veterans Day program in the Old Armory in the Minot Municipal Auditorium Tuesday, Nov. 11.

The Minot community gathered in the Old Armory at the Minot Municipal Auditorium to pay tribute and respect to all those who have served in the armed forces during a Veterans Day program on Tuesday.

The proceedings began with the presentation of the colors by the Minot Veterans Organization and Auxiliary, which was followed by a rendition of the national anthem by the Our Redeemer’s Brass Quartet.

Mike Harnist, who delivered the address, served six years in the Navy and 14 years in the Army, during which he completed two tours of combat in Iraq. Harnist began by relating the story of Sgt. William Shemin, a World War I

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