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Veterans Day Mass at Immaculate Conception

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Msgr. Christopher P. Vasko talks at the 90-minute Veterans Mass at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Toledo.

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The Recessional after dismissal of the Veterans Mass.

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A tableau in the vestibule of the church includes a U.S. flag with 49 stars.

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Msgr. Christopher P. Vasko, lower right, before offering a special blessing to the veterans on the altar behind him.

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Linda Berry Garcia of Toledo speaking about the tribute she helps to coordinate for veterans. "If we didn't have them, we wouldn't have anything," said Garcia.

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Linda Berry Garcia of Toledo hands out thank you cards to the veterans. The veterans had been called to the altar for a special blessing. The cards had been created by Queen of Apostle students and the Children's Liturgy.

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Camryn Harris, 7, of Toledo, delivers a thank you card to a veterans as part of the event.

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Msgr. Christopher P. Vasko delivering his homily.

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Dave Meegan, on the bagpipes, leading the procession at Veterans Day Mass.

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