Congressman Dent presents Homeland
Security funding to the Gilbertsville Fire and Rescue Company, which
will use the money to buy a new fire truck. Pictured with the
Congressman are Fire Chief Ricky Smith (holding check) and Deputy Chief
Steve Volpe. |
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News from Congressman Charlie Dent
Pennsylvania 15th District
November 11, 2006
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Gregg
W. Bortz at 610-861-9734
or 202-222-5118
(pdf version)
Congressman Dent honors Veterans’ Day
U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15) made the following statement in honor of
Veterans’ Day:
“Today, November 11, we honor Veterans’ Day. This commemoration began in
1919 as Armistice Day, when the world celebrated the end of a devastating
conflict we now call the First World War. People at the time said we had
fought the ‘War to End All Wars.’ Sadly, history has proven that wasn’t the
case.
In the eighty-seven years since the first Armistice Day, American soldiers,
sailors, Marines and airmen have been called to arms in at least five major
wars and a host of smaller conflicts. They have mobilized on every inhabited
continent, and they have sailed every ocean.
They have fought to defend freedom against despotic empires, they have
fought to help allies in faraway places, and they have done it with pride,
dignity and amazing resolve.
On this day we honor all who served, in war and in peace. In those precious
years when the battlefields lay silent, it is because some have sacrificed
all for their country, and because the men and women of our Armed Forces
stand ready at all times to do so again.
In the 1950s, Congress formally changed the name of Armistice Day to
Veterans’ Day. It is appropriate that this day should be for reserved in
their honor. Peace and freedom are bought with the service and sacrifice of
our Veterans. My eternal gratitude goes to those who serve.”
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