Bay Pines VA holds annual Veterans Day ceremony in St. Petersburg

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony in St. Petersburg to honor the service of local veterans, WFLA reported.

The event took place at the C.W. Bill Young Medical Center on the Bay Pines campus, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Army veteran John Watson, a resident of the Bay Pines campus, attended the ceremony wearing a shirt featuring stars and stripes, the Times noted.

This annual event serves as a tribute to those who have served in the military, providing a moment of recognition and reflection for veterans and the community alike.

The ceremony is part of ongoing efforts by the Bay Pines VA to celebrate and support veterans in the Tampa Bay area.