What would you give for your freedom? For the many in attendance at the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, what they gave came at great cost.

At 105 years old, Harry Moyer is the oldest active pilot in the world. He flew over 80 combat missions during World War II, going on to serve as a fighter pilot with the Flying Tigers. He, along with five other military veterans across all wars leading up to the Iraq War, was honored at the museum's annual Veterans Day ceremony.

The keynote speaker, John Krause, served in the Navy for 24 years. He was also the White House Presidential Communications Officer during 9/11. For him, Veterans Day is significant.

“My message is this cycle that our country has gone through for 250 years is of war, followed by peace, fol

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