Something more cheerful to comment on than the events of Tuesday. Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11, with Monday being a federal holiday. Some 27 million veterans will be recognized, including those who were wounded in the service of this country and those who served a month or two.
My belief has always been that if you have served this country militarily you have an obligation and a privilege to continue to serve in other ways. I found that attitude to be shared by those companions I have known in the America Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the 40 and 8.
On the other hand, some veterans have sought special privileges just because they wore a uniform for a time. I apologize to the United States citizens for those, taking comfort in knowing there are far more in the group who look to serve than in the group who demand special treatment.
My belief has always been that if you have served this country militarily you have an obligation and a privilege to continue to serve in other ways. I found that attitude to be shared by those companions I have known in the America Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the 40 and 8.
On the other hand, some veterans have sought special privileges just because they wore a uniform for a time. I apologize to the United States citizens for those, taking comfort in knowing there are far more in the group who look to serve than in the group who demand special treatment.
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