BOSTON -- In small towns and big cities across America people are stopping to show appreciation for the men and women who have given so much for their country on Veterans Day.

NewsCenter 5's Gail Huff reported that sacrifice was honored Tuesday morning at the Statehouse in Boston. A 21-gun salute at 11:11 a.m. set the tone for the day's events.

Fallen Soldiers Honored On Veterans Day

Fallen soldiers were remembered, and their families were thanked for their sacrifice. Sgt. Shane Duffy's wife, Jaime, came to honor her husband, who was killed in Iraq five months ago.

"It is nice to come here and be able to come to ceremonies like this to honor veterans. It helps," she said.

Walter Hurley served in World War II.

"So many have given so much, and I am here to honor them," his wife said.

Names of fallen soldiers were read aloud during the ceremony.