Waukegan Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

The American Legion Color Guard leads off the Waukegan Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The American Legion Color Guard leads off the Waukegan Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Firefighters and Police Officers walk proudly in the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Firefighters and Police Officers walk proudly in the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friends and families come out to show their support and appreciation during the Waukegan Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Friends and families come out to show their support and appreciation during the Waukegan Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Jonathan Valdes, 4 of Waukegan, waves his American Flags proudly during the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The talented Waukegan Marching Band played very well during the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan JROTC Color Guard marched proudly during the Veterans Day Parade wearing the original uniform from 100 years ago, on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan JROTC, which is the biggest in the Country and celebrating their 100th Annivesary, marched proudly during the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan JROTC, which is the biggest in the Country and celebrating their 100th Annivesary, marched proudly during the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Matthew Burleson of Waukegan passes out novelty American Flags to families and friends during the Veterans Days Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan JROTC, which is the biggest in the Country and celebrating their 100th Annivesary, marched proudly during the Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Sr. Vice Commander, American Legion Post 281, Lloyd Cunningham, speaks during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Firefighters and Police Officers salute as the National Anthem is played during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan High School Marching Band plays the National Anthem during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Waukegan High School Marching Band plays the National Anthem during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Post Chaplin, American Legion Post 281, John Davis, gives the invocation during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Mayor Wayne Motley, welcomes everyone to the Waukegan Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Local Veterans and Active Members of the Military listen as they are honored during the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Matthew Burleson of Waukegan speaks during the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan High School JROTC Army Instructor Major Dan Zofkie speaks during the waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan High School JROTC Army Instructor Major Dan Zofkie speaks during the waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Local Veterans and Active Members of the Military listen as they are honored during the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Local Veterans and Active Members of the Military listen as they are honored during the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Local Veterans and Active Members of the Military listen as they are honored during the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Local Veterans conduct the Rifle Salute during the closing portion of the Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan High School junior Michael Rodriguez plays Taps as the closing portion of the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan High School senior Adrian Perez plays Taps as the closing portion of the Waukegan Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Veterans Plaza in Waukegan.  (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)