Monday was Veterans Day, a chance to thank those who have served to protect the country and its citizens.

There were plenty of celebrations around the Empire State and nation, including an annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended the ceremony. The site honors those killed in war that have not been identified or found for various reasons.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the tomb started as the grave of one unknown service member from World War I and is today the grave of three unidentified service members.

Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, also met with veterans at the White House.

In upstate New York, one American Legion marked the day with a flag-retirement ceremony.

Officials came together to destroy the flag in a dignified way, making space for a flag more fitting to fly.

The event also celebrated the community's commitment to veterans with Spectrum, which is the parent company of Spectrum News, giving $1,500 to one of the local American legions in the Central New York area to help support those adjusting.

"We see a lot of veterans that are struggling," said state Assemblymember Pamela Hunter said. "They could be struggling from homelessness, they could be struggling from unemployment, underemployment. They could be struggling from mental health disorders, PTSD. So we want to make sure if they come to a place like this Dunbar American Legion Post, they'll get everything they need, especially comradery."