There were many veterans groups represented, including the Disabled American Veterans, the American Legion, and the Military Officers of America, among others. Retired Vietnam veteran Eddie Kennison talked about the difficulties he faced.
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And through the pageantry of the day, a young boy broke through the crowd, reached up to Brockman and handed him a note, a simple thank you doodled with an American Flag.
Not only has the attitude changed, but Governor Branstad says the Home Base Iowa initiative has transformed the state into a haven for veterans. Veterans of four of the five branches of the USA military and of wars from World War II to the War on Terror were in attendance.
Vietnam veterans wearing black motorcycle jackets with POW/MIA patches or dress military uniforms embraced one another and shared memories with their comrades in arms.
Just for good measure, we will also throw in a few information about Labor Day because, believe it or not, we’ve seen folks thanking troops on that holiday.
I commend those who are organizing local celebrations and hope you are able to participate. “I went to serve in the war to stop all wars”.
“The Vietnam War was not a popular war, and when the veterans came back, they were not uplifted and supported the way they should have been then”, Whitmire said.
The annual Veterans Day ceremony in Owego Wednesday honored all veterans and active duty service members.
We celebrate and honor our veterans who have been selfless in what they have sacrificed and given for us.
“People today will remember, honor and pay tribute to our veterans”, said Jackson.
Mayor de Blasio noted in his statement that there are more than 200,000 veterans in NY City, 1,000 of them being homeless, according to the Daily News.
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Sergeant Michael Javorina of Columbus is one of thousands across our nation being honored on this Veteran’s Day.
