Honor Our Veterans
Honor Our Veterans
I was saddened to read the obituary of former Charlevoix resident Army Major Douglas E. Sloan in Monday's Petoskey News Review. Sloan, a decorated combat veteran, was killed in "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan on October 31st, leaving behind wife Kerry and four young children. Flags in Charlevoix are being flown at half-staff in his honor. Although I did not know Major Sloan personally, we both graduated from high school in 1985 and played football against each other.
How can one begin to comprehend the untold sacrifices which have been made by Major Sloan and countless other veterans and their families who have gone before him? We owe our safety, security and way of life to these brave men and women who are fighting and have fought to keep our nation free.
When was the last time you thanked a vet, or honored a veteran's service to our country? Veterans Day takes place on November 11, 2006. Perhaps you could read about the origins of Veterans Day, or take time to actually participate in Veterans Day activities. Here are 7 ways to celebrate Veterans Day with your children.
In my opinion, one of the most important duties we have as citizens of the United States is to vote. We have the freedom to exercise our beliefs because of the sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
Fittingly, Petoskey's American Legion Post was recently renamed to memorialize Marine Corporal Michael B. Lindemuth, a Pellston resident who died in April 2005 while serving in Iraq. Corporal Lindemuth's family gathered with local American Legion members this past Saturday to commemorate the event. Corporal Lindemuth's brother, Bryan, stated that "We as a family, even though we are still grieving . . . recognize that without sacrifices such as the one made by my brother, we wouldn't be able to live in the country we live in."
Please join me this year in honoring Major Sloan, Corporal Lindemuth, and all of our veterans on Veterans Day.
I was saddened to read the obituary of former Charlevoix resident Army Major Douglas E. Sloan in Monday's Petoskey News Review. Sloan, a decorated combat veteran, was killed in "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan on October 31st, leaving behind wife Kerry and four young children. Flags in Charlevoix are being flown at half-staff in his honor. Although I did not know Major Sloan personally, we both graduated from high school in 1985 and played football against each other. How can one begin to comprehend the untold sacrifices which have been made by Major Sloan and countless other veterans and their families who have gone before him? We owe our safety, security and way of life to these brave men and women who are fighting and have fought to keep our nation free.
When was the last time you thanked a vet, or honored a veteran's service to our country? Veterans Day takes place on November 11, 2006. Perhaps you could read about the origins of Veterans Day, or take time to actually participate in Veterans Day activities. Here are 7 ways to celebrate Veterans Day with your children.
In my opinion, one of the most important duties we have as citizens of the United States is to vote. We have the freedom to exercise our beliefs because of the sacrifices of our veterans and their families.
Fittingly, Petoskey's American Legion Post was recently renamed to memorialize Marine Corporal Michael B. Lindemuth, a Pellston resident who died in April 2005 while serving in Iraq. Corporal Lindemuth's family gathered with local American Legion members this past Saturday to commemorate the event. Corporal Lindemuth's brother, Bryan, stated that "We as a family, even though we are still grieving . . . recognize that without sacrifices such as the one made by my brother, we wouldn't be able to live in the country we live in."
Please join me this year in honoring Major Sloan, Corporal Lindemuth, and all of our veterans on Veterans Day.
posted by Stefan J. Scholl, J.D. - Exclusive Buyer Agent at 11/08/2006 10:29:00 AM
2 Comments:
I appreciate your Veretan's Day comments. My dad is retired USAF. My sister and her husband went to the Air Force Academy. He is still in and just got back from the Persian Gulf a week ago after directing all nigh flight operations in the area and Afghanistan. I'm more than proud to be a military brat.
Thanks for your comments...
Although you posted this message a while ago, I just came across it.
I hope that others realize, not just on official holidays, but every day, we owe a debt of gratitude to all those that are serving or have served and their families.
The best way I can think of to honor the veterans is to make it a practice to THANK them---they definately deserve at least that--it's the least we can do, and so simple when you think about it.
And the best way to honor the fallen? Remember them. Remember them not as numbers or names, but as people. Each of them gave their futures for all of us.
Finally, every day, support our troops---be they serving at home or abroad--and their families.
Thanks for an insightful post. It's nice to see this.
Finally, thanks to those that helped to make the dedication of the American Legion to include Cpl Lindemuth a great evening. I know Mike would be thrilled to know that he's remembered by all the veterans he so respected when they visit the Legion.
~Rachael (Mike's Fiancee)
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