PEORIA ( 25News Now ) -As part of a Veterans Day tradition, Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria held a flag-raising ceremony Tuesday to honor those who have served the country.

Dozens attended the tribute and a reminder of the ongoing need to support veterans.

“Honoring them, showing them our appreciation, big or small. A text, a free drink at a restaurant. I believe the community has a lot of joy in recognizing our service members,” said Austen Bozarth, an Illinois Army National Guard veteran and Carle Health team member.

The ceremony included remarks from a Carle Health team member who was a veteran, and a Carle Health chaplain who offered a prayer. The event featured the raising of the American flag and participation of a color guards from the American Legion and Veterans of

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