Hundreds attend Rochester’s annual Veterans Day program

Hundreds of veterans and military family members attended Rochester’s annual Veterans Day program Wednesday morning at the International Event Center. The gathering featured a presentation of colors, Taps, prayers, patriotic music and a reading honoring Southeast Minnesota service members killed in action. Guest speaker and Vietnam veteran Terry Throndson urged people to welcome veterans home as well as thank them for their service. A solemn chair and table honored those missing in action.