Saluting our veterans

Raymond Baker (U.S. Navy Retired) of the Southern Ute Veterans Association readies the Southern Ute flag for the annual Veteran’s Day parade in Durango, Colo. Each year, the town of Durango honors veterans with a parade along historic Main Street.

Carrying the Southern Ute Veterans Association flag, Bruce LeClaire (U.S. Army) leads the annual Durango Veterans Day parade, Monday, Nov. 11.

The Box family and Cosio family were among the spectators that lined the street in front of the historic Strater Hotel. The parade wrapped up at Buckley Park. This year’s event included a Boy Scout troop, classic Tri-Five Chevys and the marching band.