Colonel Meetta Friel of the United States Air Force speaks with Navy and Marine veteran Frank Dewey during the &quot;Houston Salutes American Heroes&quot; celebration outside City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, in Houston.  The celebration included a Veterans job and health fair along with the annual parade that included dozens of local high school bands and organizations. Photo: J. Patric Schneider, For The Chronicle / © 2013 Houston Chronicle