Every day should be Veterans Day on Owatonna

As a proud Vietnam veteran who is preparing for Veterans Day, I find it tragic that so many of my fellow Americans view November 11 as just another day off work. I lost friends in Vietnam, and I made a promise to their families that they would never, ever be forgotten. With wars on two fronts — and the VA workload topping 1 million claims — it’s time for all Americans to remember the true meaning of Veterans Day.
I hope everyone in our area will remember what Veterans Day is all about. Call one of our local VFW Posts to take part in our ceremonies. And as we near the holidays, please keep our deployed troops and their families in your prayers. Send a care package or donate to a program that supports our troops and veterans, such as VFW Operation Uplink, www.operationuplink.org. Always remember those who have fought for your freedom.

Patrick Kelly
Owatonna

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Member Opinions: By: lindslinds on 11/11/09 Thank you for your service! By: charliebrown on 11/11/09 Yes, thankyou all. I feel sorry for the Viet Nam vets who did not get a welcome back home. Thanks for protecting our freedoms and helping others.
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