Veterans Day

Col. Frank Plummer is silhouetted as he talks about the dedication of the American Spire of Honor during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Thigpen-Zavala Elementary School wave American flags as the American Spire of Honor is dedicated during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com Students from Thigpen-Zavala Elementary wave American flags during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com The American Spire of Honor during the Veterans Day ceremony Monday Nov. 11, 2013 at the Veterans War Memorial in McAllen. Photo by Gabe Hernandez/gabrielh@themonitor.com