jennifer: politicians joined military members and their families at the veterans cemetery in boscawen this reporter: there was large crowd on hand this morning in boscawen to witness a moving tribute to generations of military members. they have protected our freedom, defended our borders, and safeguarded a way of life we often take for granted. on this day, we honor the veterans and remember the sacrifices they have made. >> to me it's patriotism. at the fullest. it's a >> we can honor them by taking full advantage of the freedom that they fought so courageously to preserve. and by making sure that our country reflects the values that they fought for. reporter: since 9/11, 3,000 new hampshire national guard members have served overseas, fighting the war on terror. during world war ii, 12% of the nation's population was involved in the military. today that number is less than >> i'm reminded of what edmund burke once wrote in a letter, the only thing massachusetts for the triumph over evil is for good men and women to do nothing, that's why we do it. >> you don't see too much every da

on this windy and brisk veterans day, these are live pictures from the state veterans cemetery in boscawen where those freedom are being honored. their families, friends are being joined by state leaders. governor maggie hassan thanked all the veterans, saying we will never forget your service. 98 years ago at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, what would be come to be known as world war i it would come to an end. it was set aside to remember those who served. changed to veterans day. ray: compared to other veterans day ceremonies, this isn't a large one. it doesn't make any less meaningful. surrounded by flags carried into battle by new hampshire veterans, they gathered to honor those who observed. the governor says this day who bought in the battle of the bulge. >> he knew the true price of freedom in the sacrifice required to position our country as the strongest military power in the world. the strongest force for good. ray: she says she doesn't consider herself a pioneer. >> we are brothers and sisters. or female, black, white, whatever. we are on the same team. ray: she

there was also a big turnout for the null service at the veterans cemetery in boscawen. andy hershberger was there. reporter: there was music, prayer, and there was gratitude today at the veterans cemetery more than 6,000 servicemen and women have been laid to rest at the site that is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of veterans and their families. the new hampshire army national guard band entertained the large crowd, as well as young men and women from the lakes region christian school. but the focus today was clearly on those who serve. since 9/11, 3,000 members of the new hampshire national guard have served overseas fighting terror. today officials also recognize >> the only constant for military families is constant change. they support us and sacrifice so we can protect our state and our country. reporter: governor maggie hassan also see today that we can honor our veterans by taking advantage of the freedoms that they fought for. jean: in washington d.c., president obama honored members of the armed forces at article on the national we have that, and the chang

that is followed by the annual ceremony at the state veterans cemetery in boscawen at 11:00. and tonight, wmur is airing a veterans day telethon from 7:00 to 9:00. the second annual "home base last year, the telethon raised more than $120,000 for home base. let's take you outside. looks like a little bit of a brisk start to our day. it is going to be chilly out there. kevin: sunshine and southern areas. temperatures starting out mild. a front crossing the amount -- the white mountains. even in the higher elevations, we are starting to change over to wet snowflakes. for m showers up north, the main effect will be the wind, which has been gusting already over 3735 mph in parts of the -- over 30-35 mph in parts of the north country. temperatures will be in the upper 40's and lower 50's today, that it will not feel like that through the afternoon, with the wind going into early evening. a couple of gusts over 35 mph a possibility despite the bright afternoon. still breezy through a good part of the weekend, but also still sunny. of the 50's on sunday, with sunshine. either side o

and that is going to be followed by the annual ceremony at the state veterans cemetery in boscawen at 11:00. it is open to the public, and typically runs for about an hour. and just in time for veterans day, there is a new tribute to service members at bishop brady high school in concord. this new wall was unveiled yesterday, dedicated to alumni of the school who have served. some gave their lives. several veterans whose names are on the wall were on-hand for the three years ago, and organizers hope other schools will follow suit. sean: two bald eagles in florida grabbed national attention yesterday when they got stuck in a storm drain, and it appeared that one was protecting the other. however, experts say the two birds were actually fighting in midair, likely as part of a territorial dispute, and crashed to earth, each refusing to let go. a crowd gathered to watch as animal experts worked out a rescue plan. as you can backboard in there. eventually, one eagle flew away. the other is being treated this morning for puncture wounds to her leg and chest, and a cracked beak. a dramatic s

> officials say another thing that will help in this battle is a the construction of a center at boscawen. the facility will have multi-media presentations and interactive sites designed to teach people about new hampshire's role in military history. >> it's going to contain some state of the art technology inside that will teach students and teach the public about the contribution that veterans have completely funded through donations. organizers say they've raised $40,000 of the $250,000 needed to complete the project by the spring. >> in our spirit of giving, two town counsellors in derry are helping homeless veterans. they're trying to fill a garage with winter clothing. donations can be dropped off at 11 village brook lane in derry from 11 until 2:00. they're looking for new or gently worn clothing, everything from and socks and everything given through the liberty house in manchester. wmur partnered with the nonprofit organization home base, the two hour event was hosted by our josh mcelveen, a veteran himself. all the money raised will go to programs that will help vets in new hamp