Monroe County's sheriff featured three men in a Veteran's Day Facebook post that recognized them for their military service.

One was jail commander Kyle Gibbons. The two others are veterans incarcerated at the county jail.

The public honoring of local veterans behind bars was a first.

"I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and honor the men and women who have served our nation in the United States Armed Forces − including those currently housed in the Monroe County Correctional Center," the sheriff wrote.

"Our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices in defense of our country and our freedoms. Many have faced difficult challenges both during and after their service, and some now find themselves within our correctional system. Regardless of their current circumstances, t

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