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Veterans Day ceremony pays tribute to those who served

By Davis Journal · November 11, 2026 · 1 min read
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George Washington portrayed by Gary Dolzer asks the audience what will they do with this experiment (Democracy) entrusted into their hands. (Roger V. Tuttle/Davis Journal) BOUNTIFUL—Chris Simonsen, a Vietnam veteran, has been serving the community as a pediatric dentist for more than 50 years but has spent a lifetime serving others where he can.

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