Veterans Day is a time of reflection and gratitude, a day to honor the sacrifices made by those who served our country, marked by both remembrance and celebration. Dixon Keller is the communications director for the Veterans Action group and a Vietnam War veteran.

It’s a day honoring those who served their country, and in Downtown Peoria, a high spirit celebration. In a parade celebrating Veterans Day, on a chilly but sunny Monday, many gathered along the city sidewalks and cheered as law enforcement,