MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Veterans, their families and community members gathered Tuesday at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center for an annual program honoring those who served in the U.S. military.

The program was held one day before Veterans Day, which is observed nationally on Nov. 11. A Veterans Day parade was also held Saturday in Wauwatosa.

Tuesday morning's ceremony took place at Unity Chapel, where veterans and those who support them gathered to recognize the service and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families.

For First Sgt. John Wallner, events honoring veterans carry a personal meaning.

"I actually had to get my father to agree to go," Wallner said. "He felt as though he was not worthy, and we finally got him to agree to go. And once he got there, that's all he ever wants to talk about."

The ceremony was followed by a luncheon for veterans.

Tuesday's program was also recorded and will be rebroadcast Wednesday on televisions throughout the medical center, allowing veterans receiving care to watch the Veterans Day tribute.