A group of four Veterans Day Committee members at TTM Technologies in Chippewa Falls started brainstorming earlier this year. Some are veterans, some not, but they were all trying to figure out a way to thank people for serving their country.

"We were hoping for 10 people maybe," said committee member Dave Foust.

"We ended up with 60."

The committee came up with a 30-foot "Wall of Honor." It has pictures and stories of bravery and selflessness, most of which went up about two-and-a-half weeks ago.

"It makes you very proud to have been in the military," said Scott Windlespecht. His co-workers now know he was in the Air Force, and spent three years in Japan and three in Korea.

"Some people came up and thanked me and other people commented on the places I had been and things I had done."

John Meyers says he hardly ever talks about his 13 months in Vietnam between 1969 and 1970.

The wall made it a lot easier for him to pay tribute to all veterans.

"It's just nice to be recognized that you served for your country," he said.

Some of the recognition is going to employees family members who served, or are overseas right now.

At the end of the month, all the pictures and stories will come off of the wall. Next year, a new committee will figure out a way to honor veterans. It could be similar to the "Wall of Honor," or it also could be vastly different.

The workers say it will also show how important veterans' serivce is to America.

"It's a big commitment for someone to give," said committee member Chip Eckes.

"We're very thankful for what they have done."

As are the other employees who see 30 feet of appreciation.

The company will also hold several recognition ceremonies later this month.

Employees who are veterans will receive certificates to thank them for their service.