Members of the color guard wait for the start of Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Mary Hanson salutes as the American flag is lowered to half staff during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Members of the Austin Post 91 Legion and the VFW 1216 stand at attention during a Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday morning at the Veterans Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Rollie Hanson welcomes people to Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The American flag is reflected in paver stones of the Veterans Memorial Wednesday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com