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Southeast Missouri State University hosted its 6th Annual Gathering of Remembrance on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 2026, at the Veterans Plaza on campus. SEMO President Brad Hodson spoke about the commemorative bricks in the Plaza. Veteran and SEMO alumnus Pete Nardy addressed the crowd about his time in the Armed Forces, serving in Vietnam, and spoke about his time at SEMO and what he accomplished as a student.
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