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Veterans Day commemorated on Fountain Hills school campuses
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Students embrace an American Legion Patriot Guard Riders Friday, Nov. 8, during a ride to Fountain Hills school campuses.
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American Legion Patriot Guard Riders wave to students at the Fountain Hills Elementary School.
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Upwards of 300 students formed the circle of honor at the elementary school campus Friday morning.
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State captain for the Arizona Patriot Guard Riders Bill Wooster addressed the gathered students and faculty.
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Students, staff and riders listen to Wooster share the importance of honoring U.S. veterans.
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Those gathered sang “God Bless the USA.”
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The American Legion Patriot Guard Riders gathered at the Fountain Hills Middle/High School courtyard to commemorate Veterans Day weekend.
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An American Legion Rider high fives students.
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Fountain Hills Elementary School students welcomed veterans with handmade signs.
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This is the third year that American Legion Patriot Guard Riders have offered this commemoration event.
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Many wore red for the occasion to commemorate Veterans Day and show support for all deployed troops.
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Students were provided flags and banners to hold up. They also created handmade signs to honor the veterans.
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Bill Wooster riles up the students as they chant “USA.”
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