World War II veterans were honored at the National World War II Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony. Some veterans received a Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin and were part of the “Parade of Heroes” with a wreath-laying at the Freedom Wall.

After several events on D.C.’s National Mall commemorating Veteran’s Day, many veterans and family members paid their respects to fallen soldiers at the area memorials. The veterans told DC News Now the day was important for them to feel seen and appreciated,