Veterans were honored in schools, churches and in a formal ceremony Monday as Veterans Day, falling on a Sunday, stretched out to a long weekend of recognizing men and women who are serving or who have served in the military. “This is special day and a special commemoration,” said Don Landrum, guest speaker at the Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7’s annual ceremony Monday at Lakewood Baptist Church. “All people throughout the history of our great country have served ... during times of combat or peace time, all recognized today in a special way because they’re all special people.”