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Photos: Veterans Day 2016 — Saluting veterans

November 11, 2016, 8:45 AM

Photo of war veterans, Abe Allex and David M. Allex
WTOP listener Lynn Allex shared these photos of her grandfather, Fred Abe Allex, and father, David M. Allex, from World War I and World War II. (Courtesy Lynn Allex via Facebook)
Courtesy Lynn Allex via Facebook
My late Pops, Army Capt. Raymond Beaucar: former POW, survived the Battle of the Bulge 110th Infantry Reg., 28th Div (Kelley Vlahos/WTOP)
A photo of the late Army Capt. Raymond Beaucar, a former POW who survived the Battle of the Bulge; 110th Infantry Reg., 28th Div. (Kelley Vlahos/WTOP)
Kelley Vlahos/WTOP
Anna Griffin writes in via Facebook: "Doug Griffin, proudly receiving his EIB as part of the Old Guard, Ft Myer VA in 1983." (Courtesy Anna Griffin)
Anna Griffin writes in via Facebook: “Doug Griffin, proudly receiving his EIB as part of the Old Guard, Ft Myer VA in 1983.” (Courtesy Anna Griffin)
Courtesy Anna Griffin
Dana Sacoman sends this in via Facebook: "This is my Marine grandfather flew in the Pacific theater during WWII the same plane my grandmother helped to build at home as a riveter. And my father a 100% disabled Vietman veteran."
Dana Sacoman sends this in via Facebook: “This is my Marine grandfather Lawrence “Bub” Shook ; he flew in the Pacific theater during WWII the same plane my grandmother helped to build at home as a riveter.” (Courtesy Dana Sacoman)
Courtesy Dana Sacoman
Dana Sacoman writes in via Facebook: “My father Robert Sacoman, a 100 percent disabled Vietnam veteran.” (Courtesy Dana Sacoman)
Courtesy Dana Sacoman
Israel Gallihugh sends this in via Facebook: "Me, many moons ago!"
Israel Gallihugh sends this in via Facebook: “Me, many moons ago!” (Courtesy Israel Gallihugh)
Courtesy Israel Gallihugh
Megan Sanderson sends this in via Facebook: "This is my husband Adam and I when we were deployed to Iraq. We are both still active Army. I am a 10 year veteran and my husband is a 13 year year veteran. We are currently stationed in the DC area."
Megan Sanderson sends this in via Facebook: “This is my husband, Adam, and I when we were deployed to Iraq. We are both still active Army. I am a 10-year veteran and my husband is a 13-year veteran. We are currently stationed in the DC area.” (Courtesy Megan Sanderson)
Courtesy Megan Sanderson
Wendy Gamarro sends along this photo of her younger brother via Twitter
Wendy Gamarro sends along this photo of her younger brother via Twitter. (Courtesy Wendy Gamarro)
Courtesy Wendy Gamarro
Jeff Rueckgauer sends in via Facebook this photo of John D. McDonald, District of Columbia. US Marines aboard the frigate Constitution prior to the Spanish-American War.
Jeff Rueckgauer sends in via Facebook this photo of John D. McDonald, District of Columbia. U.S. Marines were aboard the frigate Constitution prior to the Spanish-American War. (Courtesy Jeff Rueckgauer)
Courtesy Jeff Rueckgauer
From Gordon Dewhurst via Facebook: "We're currently living in Hardy, Virginia. This picture was taken of me in 1968 in Key West, Florida. Thank you and happy Veteran's Day!"
From Gordon Dewhurst via Facebook: “We’re currently living in Hardy, Virginia. This picture was taken of me in 1968 in Key West, Florida. Thank you and happy Veterans Day!” (Courtesy Gordon Dewhurst)
Courtesy Gordon Dewhurst
Megan Kemble sends this one via Facebook: "My Pop Pop Frank Kemble, an army WWII veteran"
Megan Kemble sends this one via Facebook: “My Pop Pop Frank Kemble, an army WWII veteran.” (Courtesy Megan Kemble)
Courtesy Megan Kemble
Grace Han Wolf Cunningham sends this via Facebook: "This my husband, Lt. Col. (retired) Joe Cunningham, a proud 20 year veteran of the US Army"
Grace Han Wolf Cunningham sends this via Facebook: “This my husband, Lt. Col. (retired) Joe Cunningham, a proud 20-year veteran of the US Army.” (Courtesy Grace Han Wolf Cunningham)
Courtesy Grace Han Wolf Cunningham
Sonia Kendall sends this photo via Facebook of herself, son and husband. proud family!
Sonia Kendall sends this photo of herself, son and husband via Facebook: “Hi, my husband is Greg Kendall and son is Kodi Kendall. Hubs and I are retired now, but Kodi is still serving. Thank you!!” (Courtesy Sonia Kendall)
Courtesy Sonia Kendall
Kelly Williams sends this one via Facebook of Daniel Sanders, Rainsville, Alabama.
Kelly Williams sends this one via Facebook of Daniel Sanders, Rainsville, Alabama. (Courtesy Kelly Williams)
Courtesy Kelly Williams
Photo of the Vietnam Women's Memorial
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2016, visitors to the Vietnam Women’s Memorial honored those who served. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)
WTOP/Dennis Foley
Visitors pay their respects to those that have served at the Vietnam War Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 1, 2016. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)
WTOP/Dennis Foley
Visitors pay their respects at the Vietnam War Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 1, 2016. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)
WTOP/Dennis Foley
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Photo of war veterans, Abe Allex and David M. Allex
My late Pops, Army Capt. Raymond Beaucar: former POW, survived the Battle of the Bulge 110th Infantry Reg., 28th Div (Kelley Vlahos/WTOP)
Anna Griffin writes in via Facebook: "Doug Griffin, proudly receiving his EIB as part of the Old Guard, Ft Myer VA in 1983." (Courtesy Anna Griffin)
Dana Sacoman sends this in via Facebook: "This is my Marine grandfather flew in the Pacific theater during WWII the same plane my grandmother helped to build at home as a riveter. And my father a 100% disabled Vietman veteran."
Israel Gallihugh sends this in via Facebook: "Me, many moons ago!"
Megan Sanderson sends this in via Facebook: "This is my husband Adam and I when we were deployed to Iraq. We are both still active Army. I am a 10 year veteran and my husband is a 13 year year veteran. We are currently stationed in the DC area."
Wendy Gamarro sends along this photo of her younger brother via Twitter
Jeff Rueckgauer sends in via Facebook this photo of John D. McDonald, District of Columbia. US Marines aboard the frigate Constitution prior to the Spanish-American War.
From Gordon Dewhurst via Facebook: "We're currently living in Hardy, Virginia. This picture was taken of me in 1968 in Key West, Florida. Thank you and happy Veteran's Day!"
Megan Kemble sends this one via Facebook: "My Pop Pop Frank Kemble, an army WWII veteran"
Grace Han Wolf Cunningham sends this via Facebook: "This my husband, Lt. Col. (retired) Joe Cunningham, a proud 20 year veteran of the US Army"
Sonia Kendall sends this photo via Facebook of herself, son and husband. proud family!
Kelly Williams sends this one via Facebook of Daniel Sanders, Rainsville, Alabama.
Photo of the Vietnam Women's Memorial

WASHINGTON — WTOP readers and listeners sent in photos of themselves and the veterans in their lives for Veterans Day 2016.

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