Band of Brothers

Above: World War II veterans sit together during a ceremony held in their honor at the VFW Veterans Village in Fort McCoy on April 2. Eight World War II veterans, including six who live at the VFW Veterans Village, were given certificates and coins of appreciation and they were able to reminisce and tell their stories. Left: Cyndie McQuaig, center, and Pam Lottman, second from right, laugh with World War II veterans, John Shearin, 94, a U.S. Navy veteran, left, and Peter Clemens, 93, a U.S. Navy submariner, right. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette]