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Guest Blog: Preserving the legacies of the past generations by MG Nathaniel James, 369th Veterans Association

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MG Nathaniel James, AUS, President of the 369th Veterans Association Inc. has contributed the following article in observance of Veterans Day.

"Preserving the Legacies of the Past Generations"

by General Nathaniel James

Tradition lets keep the legacies given to us by our past generations.  The eleventh day the eleventh hour and the eleventh month: given us by our world war one generation. To remember the sacrifices made by those brave soldiers who went to save freedom and democracy.  This Veterans Day the 369th Veterans Association up held that tradition by laying a wreath on the 369th Monument at the end of 5th Avenue which was attended by many.

We the current generation must and should bring into the fold, our younger generations, to school them of our celebration and what they stand for.  It's like history if you stop teaching the past then you will be doomed to live it over again. My fellow Veterans, it is you who must get busy and help foster these traditions on the new generations.  So let's not be complacent and think that someone else will do it, it is you who must join in and wage this program of truth and remembrance.

Why do we salute the flag, why do we say a prayer before we embark on a major task or journey?  These are traditions that are needed to be instilled in our younger generations.  Legacies are needed to insure that we understood the past and will work for better in the future. Knowing these things will make a stronger nation and a safer world.

Men and Women of the 369th are working every day to instill pride in our young people.  The 369th Veterans are engaged in helping our youth, our fellow veteran, and our community.  More than a half century ago the General Nathaniel Jameswas founded.  It was the toil and sweat of the WW Two Veterans who got together and formed this Veterans Association.  The task was not simple, it was complex and challenging, but was doable.

We need more young Veterans to join our ranks and help with the legacy to let our young people know their history and traditions. You may visit the 369th Armory at 2366 5th Ave. NYC any day during the week and find out more about the 369th Harlem Hell-fighters and the famous world war one troops who blazed Europe with Jazz and music from the United States of America, which is now very popular in France and Europe. Call, 212 281-3308 for any other information.

MG Nathaniel James,
AUS, President of the 369th Veterans Association Inc.
10037-0091

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