INDIANAPOLIS — Veterans Day is about paying tribute to service and sacrifice, honoring the men and women who made a choice to serve our country.
In all corners of Indiana, Hoosiers showed their appreciation for veterans.
Some with music, like a soldier who played "Taps" on The Benjamin Harrison Presidential site porch. The President and CEO of the site encouraged neighbors to join them on their own porches and play the National Song of Remembrance.
"So, the people around them, their friends and neighbors, they all get this musical salute just honoring their service to our country," said Charles Hyde, President and CEO of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
In Avon, the town hosted its first Veteran's Day drone show. They opted for a quiet show instead of fireworks to respect individuals with PTSD.
During the show, 150 drones were used to show the logo of each branch of the military
"It was beautiful. It was really beautiful. It meant a lot. It means people haven't been forgotten and that they are remembered," said Gudrun Ulbrich, an attendee.
For some people like Avon Parks Director Shelby Pride, it was very emotional.
"It was emotional for me. I can't imagine the people who were here watching. I hope they felt appreciated and loved from our community," Pride said.
Alternatively, one local veteran spent the day giving back. Nina Powell is an Army veteran turned entrepreneur.
She hosted an event called "Art and Affirmations." The theme was crafts for a cause. A portion of the ticket sales from the event went back to benefit Christmas at the firehouse at the Indiana Black Firefighter Association.
"It means so much to be able to get together and support the community, especially as a veteran. There are so many times I've been deployed or even as a fire service professional. We don't know how people's days end when we leave. Giving back on Veterans Day means I know I can make a difference I can see," said an Army veteran.
One of the event facilitators said it is always important for people to show their support for veterans.
"They've done so much and they did it in the name of our freedom" said Nick Coopmartin.