Many times, Veterans Day celebrations tend to reflect on those Veterans who lost their life fighting for our country. While those veterans definitely deserve our upmost respect, Veterans Day should also be a time to celebrate those who served our nation and are still alive today.
According to the 2000 census, Wellington is blessed to have 887 military veterans walking our streets today. These residents served in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force, and have endured times we cannot begin to perceive. Many of them were injured while serving, some were prisoners of war. But they all served our country, serving us, and protecting the very freedoms we enjoy. Without these Veterans, life as we know it would not exist.
When you see one of these veterans or meet them on the street, shake their hand and thank them for their dedication and selflessness. They truly deserve our honor and respect.
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