GALLERY: Salute to Service: Elmwood & Spring Valley

Posted 11/19/25

Spring Valley and Elmwood school districts honored Veterans on Nov. 11 with moving ceremonies featuring student performances, music and special guest speakers: Julie Huebel of the Pierce County …

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GALLERY: Salute to Service: Elmwood & Spring Valley

In honor of Veterans Day and in support of veterans, people marched along Veterans Memorial Highway 29, beginning at the Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) and ending at Red Barn Country Store Nov. 11.

In honor of Veterans Day and in support of veterans, people marched along Veterans Memorial Highway 29, beginning at the Spring Valley Community Center (S242 McKay Ave.) and ending at Red Barn Country Store Nov. 11.

Sarah Nigbor / Pierce County Journal

Elmwood’s Veterans Day presentation honored the 14 residents who have died during military service.

Elmwood’s Veterans Day presentation honored the 14 residents who have died during military service.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

American Legion Post 207 salutes the flag at the opening of the Elmwood Veterans Day ceremony.

American Legion Post 207 salutes the flag at the opening of the Elmwood Veterans Day ceremony.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

American Legion Post 207 salutes the flag at the opening of the Elmwood Veterans Day ceremony.

American Legion Post 207 salutes the flag at the opening of the Elmwood Veterans Day ceremony.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Spring Valley students of all grade levels spoke about the history of Veterans Day.

Spring Valley students of all grade levels spoke about the history of Veterans Day.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Dan Auld, a Spring Valley graduate, spoke about his experiences with the U.S. Army and what selfless service looks like, even for those outside the military.

Dan Auld, a Spring Valley graduate, spoke about his experiences with the U.S. Army and what selfless service looks like, even for those outside the military.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Commander Jerry Thompson of the Elmwood American Legion introduces high schoolers who are set to join the military.

Commander Jerry Thompson of the Elmwood American Legion introduces high schoolers who are set to join the military.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Spring Valley’s students filled a wall with messages for veterans and why Veterans Day is important.

Spring Valley’s students filled a wall with messages for veterans and why Veterans Day is important.

Andrew Harrington / Pierce County Journal

Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2025 10:03 am

Spring Valley and Elmwood school districts honored Veterans on Nov. 11 with moving ceremonies featuring student performances, music and special guest speakers: Julie Huebel of the Pierce County Historical Association at Elmwood and veteran Dan Auld at Spring Valley.

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Veterans Day, Spring Valley School District, Elmwood School District