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Bill Little commentary: The memorial in the stadium

Texas hosts its annual Veterans Recognition Game on Saturday.

On Thursday, The University of Texas hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Frank Denius Veterans Memorial Plaza on the northwest corner of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. The plaza is named in honor of the late Frank Denius, a two-time graduate of The University of Texas and a highly-decorated World War II veteran, who earned four Silver Stars and two Purple Hearts for his heroic leadership during World War II. The ceremony included the traditional laying of the wreath by UT President Jay Hartzell, ROTC Cadet/Midshipmen Commanders and Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Gunderson, U.