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Photo Gallery: Oak Creek Veterans Day Ceremony

Members of the military honored for their sacrifices.

Editor's Note: this story originally ran Nov. 5 and is being re-posted today in honor of Veterans Day.

A 30-minute ceremony inside the Saturday morning honored all those who have served in the military.

The event featured a bagpipe performance from the Greater Milwaukee Fire and Police Pipes and Drums, a 21-gun salute and speeches from public officials.

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World War II veteran Hank Masnak, 87, was recognized and presented with a special handmade quilt.

The event, organized by the Oak Creek Celebrations Commission, was six days before Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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