Francis Paling of Wilton, a World War II veteran, prepares to drop a wreath into Wilson Stream on Saturday during a Veterans Day service in Wilton. State Rep. Russell Black, R-Wilton, is at left in sunglasses and state Sen. Thomas Saviello, R-Wilton, is in the middle. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)

Skip Thompson of Wilton lays a wreath at the monument on Main Street in downtown Wilton on Saturday during a Veterans Day service. About 35 gathered in the brisk wind to remember and honor those who served. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)

Maine Senate President Michael Thibodeau spoke at a Veterans Day service held in downtown Wilton on Saturday. (Ann Bryant/Franklin Journal)

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