IBERVILLE — Community members gathered Wednesday morning to pay tribute to local service members during the annual "Salute to Veterans" ceremony, continuing a long-standing tradition of honoring those who served in the armed forces.

The centerpiece of the event was the Iberville Wall of Veterans, a permanent monument displaying the portraits of more than 2,000 military veterans from across Louisiana.

Attendees marked the occasion with full military honors, highlighted by a coordinated flyover from two Black Hawk helicopters, ceremonial presentations by military color guard units and performances of patriotic music.

The ceremony resonated deeply with attendees who came out to show their gratitude for the sacrifices made by generations of service members.

"People who serve don't do it for the recognition. They don't seek a spotlight. They don't measure their service by the size of the applause or the length of the parade," one spectator shared. "They simply did a job that had to be done."

Additional coverage exploring the founding and history of the local Veterans Memorial will air this evening on the 5:00 p.m. broadcast.