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Barrett Statement on Remembering Veterans Day
Wednesday November 12, 2008Congressman Gresham Barrett Statement on Remembering this Veterans Day
"As a veteran myself, Veterans Day has a special place in my heart. I was fortunate to serve during a time of peace, unlike my father, my uncle and several classmates of mine from the Citadel, who chose to make the military their career.
"This past year I had two distinct opportunities to visit with veterans, one from World War II and another from the Iraq War. I met the World War II veteran, from
"I was also able to meet with a soldier from
"The veterans in my life inspire me everyday, just as they inspire our soldiers who are following in their footsteps; securing our nation as they defend freedom worldwide. Every veteran understands that freedom comes at great cost. Some bear scars visible to our eyes, but all have borne the cost of freedoms fight. It is easy to get caught up in our everyday activities. But on this day -- with soldiers in harm’s way -- I ask you to take a moment and reflect on all that our veterans have sacrificed for this great nation."
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