YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Lakeview Local School District honored veterans Thursday during a special recognition at Raidel Auditorium.

All siblings, parents and grandparents of students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited along with their students.

The program featured the Trumbull County American Legion posting and retiring the colors. They also conducted a ceremony for POW/MIA soldiers.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Lori Stone was the special guest speaker.

Two sixth-graders recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the eighth-grade band played "The Star-Spangled Banner", Armed Forces Salute and a Celebration of Taps.

Other students did readings, sang patriotic songs and handed out handmade items to veterans.