Alex Marshall

San Marcos honored veterans this past weekend. Residents turned out in record numbers on the square for this year's Veterans Day parade to honor retired and active duty military for their service to the country. Alex Marshall has more in this Bobcat Update.

The event kicked off on Saturday with a fly by and a parade, which included veterans young and old as well as numerous community organizations. On Monday a separate Veterans Day commemoration, organized by the Student Foundation, was held at Texas State. Student Foundation Director Ryan Elliot began the ceremony with a speech about the university's tradition of military and R-O-T-C service dating back to World War II. University President Denise Trauth introduced the keynote speaker, distinguished alumni Army Colonel Paul Philips III, who spoke about the significance of the national holiday.
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Colonel Philips said the United States will always need men and women to provide national defense and security.
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Following the commemoration, the L-B-J Student Center hosted a military history exhibit that included artifacts and memorabilia from past wars. For Bobcat Update, I'm Alex Marshall.