Bend Senior High School honors veterans and unveils new Heroes Plaza
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School marked its 16th year of honoring Central Oregon veterans with a Veterans Day celebration. The morning event brought together veterans, students and staff for patriotic observances and the dedication of the school’s new Heroes Plaza.
In a tribute during the ceremony, students read the names of 58 Lava Bears who lost their lives in wars and conflicts. The memorial honored their memory with the ringing of a bell and the playing of Taps.
The event also featured patriotic music, moments of reflection and personal expressions of gratitude for military service members. Lava Bear students and staff organized the gathering, continuing a school tradition focused on remembering those who served and sacrificed.
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