Monday; November 11
One of the things that has built this nation into what it has become is sacrifice. The early generations sacrificed the certainties of what they had in the “old country” to explore something new. Those who forged a path to the Midwest and beyond left behind the green, verdant valleys of the eastern seaboard and wandered into harsh territories so the next generation could expand. Many immigrants and factory workers sacrificed their wages so their children could get an education and attend college. There has been a lot of sacrifice to get us to this point. While all of these are examples of American sacrifice, we would be remiss if we didn’t honor one special type of sacrifice – that of our military veterans. Whether they served overseas or kept the domestic borders secure, the men and woman of the military gave of themselves so that we could be free to pursue the American dream. Some gave all, but all gave some … and we appreciate your service. As America honors Vete