Veterans are a selfless and sacrificial people. They have gone to foreign lands and were willing to give the ultimate sacrifice and they have returned from where they defended our freedom. I have many veterans in my family. My grandfather fought in the Army in World War II, my great uncle never came home from Normandy. My uncle made a career out of the Army and climbed the ranks up to Colonel. My brother was in the Air Force for several years before 9/11. We need to physically support our Attleboro veterans.
President Calvin Coolidge is quoted as saying “the nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten”. Veterans need our support in every way. Their daily struggle is not easy. Honoring veterans with words and deeds not only shows our gratitude but also reminds us how important their sacrifices were for our present well being. There are many ways to show support, as individuals and as a community. From a simple “thank you for your service” to volunteering to drive a veteran to an appointment or shopping, we can do our share as individuals. Get to know the veterans living in our city. The VFW has weekly “lunch with a vet”. As a community, we can host more events with and for Veterans, we can advocate for policies that benefit veterans, and fight homelessness, evictions, and foreclosures among veterans. As a City Councilor At Large, I will vote to support our veterans. Please share this message with others. Please feel free to send me a message with any comments or ideas that you have to my email at [email protected] On November 7, please vote for Laurie Sawyer for Councilor-At-Large. I’m on your side.
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