Veteran’s Day Message : Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan
It is my honor as Bergen County Executive to preside over a county of 900,000 men and women – many of whom have worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces and served our nation honorably. Today, Veteran’s Day, I salute you for your service and your sacrifice in the cause of protecting our nation and preserving our freedom.
The price of liberty is often steep. It requires an uncommon commitment to the ideals of democracy and the belief in individual freedom. For 236 years ordinary Americans doing extra-ordinary things, have made the commitment to protect liberty at home and around the world. I thank all of you – those who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan and in countless outposts throughout the world. I thank those who stand vigilant in far off places, away from family and friends so that we may enjoy freedom and safety that that few around the world will ever know.
Veteran’s Day, first decreed by President Woodrow Wilson to be the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, belongs not just to all of those who put on a military uniform, but also to the parents, sons, daughters, grandparents, and other family member who have — in one way or another — paid a price for American liberty
Millions of homes have been touched by the loss of a loved one and millions more have been forced to live with wounds, both physical and psychological, that have afflicted our U.S. servicemen and women.
To you, the families of servicemen and women – I also say thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made and continue to make so America can remain the beacon of hope and freedom for people around the globe.
For those of us who did not have the privilege to serve in the military, I hope you will take a moment to be part of Veteran’s Day ceremony in your town; visit a local monument to the men and women from your community who served our nation, or call that member of your family who wore the uniform of the U.S. Military — and just say thank you. It’s the least we can do for those who did so much for us.
hey every one the flag pole on maple av and linwood av . this week they redone the base of the pole. but not the pole it self. how come it needs to be painted.