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'Never Forget Our Veterans': Ceremony At Soldier Field Honoring Those Who Served On Veterans Day

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Brigadier General Rodney Boyd from the Illinois National Guard joined members of each branch of the U.S. military.

"It's nice to think about veterans on this special day. But we need to think about veterans all year long," Boyd said.
"It's nice to think about veterans on this special day. But we need to think about veterans all year long," Boyd said. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — On this Veterans Day, people are giving thanks and honoring those who have served in the United States military, in war and in peace.

CBS 2's Jackie Kostek reports from Soldier Field, the site of a ceremony for the veterans. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined Brigadier General Rodney Boyd from the Illinois Army National Guard and members of each branch of the United States military.

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