Locals stand and pay respects to the flag during the Clinton County Veterans Day program on Friday morning. During the event, many locals and veterans converged on the Veterans Memorial to honor to those who wore the uniform.

Retired Army Col. Hal Crites plays the taps during the closing ceremony at the Clinton County Veterans Day program.

Veterans and locals turn and pay respect to the flag during the closing ceremony.

Wilmington AM Rotary and Honor Flight Committee member Jennifer Woodland reads off the names of the seven memorial pavers of 2016.

Paul Butler, American Legion Department of Ohio Assistant Chaplain, leads those in attendance in prayer at the beginning of the ceremony.

American Legion Clinton County Commander Richard James speaks during the opening ceremony.

Locals stand and pay respects to the flag during the Clinton County Veterans Day program on Friday morning. During the event, many locals and veterans converged on the Veterans Memorial to honor to those who wore the uniform.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0599.jpgLocals stand and pay respects to the flag during the Clinton County Veterans Day program on Friday morning. During the event, many locals and veterans converged on the Veterans Memorial to honor to those who wore the uniform. John Hamilton | News Journal

Retired Army Col. Hal Crites plays the taps during the closing ceremony at the Clinton County Veterans Day program.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0631.jpgRetired Army Col. Hal Crites plays the taps during the closing ceremony at the Clinton County Veterans Day program. John Hamilton | News Journal

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0602.jpgJohn Hamilton | News Journal

Veterans and locals turn and pay respect to the flag during the closing ceremony.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0635.jpgVeterans and locals turn and pay respect to the flag during the closing ceremony. John Hamilton | News Journal

Wilmington AM Rotary and Honor Flight Committee member Jennifer Woodland reads off the names of the seven memorial pavers of 2016.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0620.jpgWilmington AM Rotary and Honor Flight Committee member Jennifer Woodland reads off the names of the seven memorial pavers of 2016. John Hamilton | News Journal

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0626.jpgJohn Hamilton | News Journal

Paul Butler, American Legion Department of Ohio Assistant Chaplain, leads those in attendance in prayer at the beginning of the ceremony.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0593.jpgPaul Butler, American Legion Department of Ohio Assistant Chaplain, leads those in attendance in prayer at the beginning of the ceremony. John Hamilton | News Journal

American Legion Clinton County Commander Richard James speaks during the opening ceremony.

http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2016/11/web1_DSC_0587.jpgAmerican Legion Clinton County Commander Richard James speaks during the opening ceremony. John Hamilton | News Journal