Amsterdam Veterans Day parade has special meaning

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A special Veterans Day parade and ceremony was held at West End Memorial Park in Amsterdam on Thursday.

Families, local politicians and veterans took part, including the Marine Corp Junior ROTC from Amsterdam High School.

They wanted people to know how important veterans are to the local community and to the country.

Click the video to watch part of the celebration, as captured by NewsChannel 13 photojournalist Josh Morrell.