Several speeches were given by various community leaders and a Naval officer. What struck me the most was the number of veterans from all of those wars in that small cemetery. If I remember correctly from the speech, one of the veterans had been 16 years old when he went to the Korean War. It was also noted that this is the 200th year anniversay of the War of 1812. It was noted by the Naval officer that the saying "wooden ships and men of iron" referred to the actual wooden ships of the time period and the stamina, bravery, and resolve of the men who fought for our country. He mentioned one July battle that went on for 52 hours straight.
Much has been given to establish this country and ensure our rights and prosperity. Much has been given to protect our borders (all though our south border has some issues, today). Many other graves of mothers and fathers and daughters and sons were with those veterans.
Many Americans today are very concerned about the state and direction of where our country is and is going. But I remember talking to a Vietnam vet awhile back with the same concerns and he told me, "you will have America as long as you want it and are willing to fight for it."
Here are some pictures from the ceremony and from the American Legion Post 964 and VFW Post 11020:
by Rita Jean Moran (www.thelibrarykids.com)
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