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Former POW Jessica Lynch Speaks At Aurora Veterans Day Parade

You could feel it in the atmosphere as Aurora residents and veterans watched the parade.

(CBS Chicago)

November 12, 2024

AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Hundreds marched in Aurora's annual Veterans Day parade on Monday to honor the many men and women who have served in the military, including guest speaker Jessica Lynch.

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Lynch was the first American prisoner of war to be rescued since World War II, and the first American woman POW to be successfully rescued.

You could feel it in the atmosphere as Aurora residents and veterans watched the parade.

Find out what's happening in Aurorafor free with the latest updates from Patch.