MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Days before the official observance of Veterans Day, ULM hosted an early ceremony that transcended tradition. With pinning rituals and deeply personal testimonies from veteran survivors, the event served as both a tribute and a reminder: honoring those who served is not confined to a single day on the calendar.

With Veterans Day still days away, ULM faculty, students, and community members convened for an early commemoration, a solemn pinning ceremony that honored those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event was more than symbolic—it was a call to remember, to listen, and to act.

Among the speakers was Charlton Meginley, Louisiana’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs and a proud ULM alumnus. His message was clear: honoring veterans must extend beyond a single

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