Photo gallery: Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony 2023

Each Veterans Day, the MU Veterans Center lays a wreath in the Memorial Union archway to remember and honor the brave Missouri men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. See photos from this year’s event.

Nov. 10, 2023
Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu
Photos by Sam O’Keefe

Close-up of a bagpipe with an American flag hanging from it

Service members standing during speech in front of Memorial Union

Tree in front of Memorial Union's clock tower

One man in the crowd standing with his hands clasped in front

Service members holding flags under the archway of Memorial Union

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