Robert Duffy VFW got a quote blanket at the Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
Veteran Robert Duffy receives a commemorative quilt at the Veterans Appreciation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.

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Hollister’s Veterans Day Appreciation ceremony and parade was held in front of the Veterans Memorial Building and on San Benito Street on Nov. 11, drawing hundreds of attendees.

The annual event is held to honor all of those who have served their country in the military. More than 40 people participated in the parade in the afternoon.

Sacred Heart School performing the song " God Bless the U.S.A." at the Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
Sacred Heart School students performing “God Bless the U.S.A.” at the Veterans Appreciation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.

Veterans Memorial Building manager Maria Spandri said it’s important to thank all the veterans out there who serve our country to make it better and more safe.

“We don’t know if we’re going to go off to war,” Spandri said, “or if we’re going to stay in the country. But our ultimate goal is to serve the country before self, even when we come back to our lives as civilians.”

Rancho Maze Band is at the Veteran Day Parade in Downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.
Rancho Maze Band marches at the Veteran Day Parade in downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.
County Supervisor Mindy Sotelo is speaking on stage at the Veterans Appreciation Ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
County Supervisor Mindy Sotelo speaks at the Veterans Appreciation ceremony. Photo by Adam Bell.
The 1930 Ford Model is at the Veteran Day Parade in Downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.
A 1930 Ford Model T at the Veteran’s Day Parade. Photo by Adam Bell.
VFW Color Guard is at the Veteran Day Parade in Downtown Hollister. Photo by Adam Bell.
VFW Color Guard marches at the Veterans Day Parade. Photo by Adam Bell.

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