The Face of Veterans Day
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Guest Column
by Ben Valencia Steel Country Bee Editor
Wars have come and gone over the course of time, and people who fought in them, sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Veterans Day should be everyday. Not just one day of the year, but in our minds we should keep the spirit of Veteran’s Day alive all throughout the year. I had the pleasure of speaking with two men last week who are Veterans.
They brought their strength and courage to the table as young men eager to serve their country. Today they serve as a reminder of the sacrifices that were made to protect our great nation. Those two men, are Mr. Lyman Bankard and Mr. Tim Smith of Daingerfield. Mr. Smith gently reminded me of what a Veteran truly is. Their heroism cannot go unnoticed, because at any time like many men before and after them, there was a chance that they would not return home.
A Veteran is one who truly embraces the spirit of our nation, one who with strength and determination insured our freedom and our way of life.
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