Veterans
by Scott Hardie on November 12, 2008
Thank you. You deserve to hear those two words much more than you do. You may not agree with my vote last week, but I'm grateful for the sacrifices you made that let me cast it. May this country never forget that her freedom is a privilege bought by your blood, sweat, and tears.
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Jackie Mason | November 13, 2008
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Steve West | November 12, 2008
I've never served. It's people like me who should be that much more appreciative to those that do. I am. Thank you.