FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 11, 2011
Statement from George Allen on Veterans Day
Henrico, VA – George Allen issued the following statement in tribute to America’s Veterans.
“Americans enjoy our liberty today because of the brave men and women willing to stand strong for Freedom. I feel a tremendous respect for the sacrifices endured by our veterans, servicemen and women and their families to protect the ideals and principles upon which our Republic was
founded. Thank you all for your service – past and present – to our great nation, protecting our families and advancing the cause of liberty.
“I’m one who agrees with George Washington who observed that, ‘The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their Nation.’ We should all remember that wise and cogent advice.
“Honoring service extends beyond a warm homecoming or a moment of silence. It is reflected in the cemeteries that honor the fallen and the memorials that remind future generations of the sacrifices of generations past; in the care of the wounded and the opportunities extended to returning Veterans to make a successful transition back to civilian life. We must never break our sacred promises to our service men and women and their families who have given so much to preserve the Freedom we cherish.
“As we reflect today on the enduring, consistent service of our veterans, their commitment to community and to the defense of our homeland, I know that as long as America continues to be blessed with men and women of their integrity and great character, we will remain the land of the free because we are the home of the brave. Our veterans should know that America will stand with them always and that their sacrifices will be always remembered and appreciated.”
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