Source: United States Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn)
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) issued the following statement in honor of Veterans Day:
“It’s been said that a nation that forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten. We tell the world who we are as a country by how we honor our veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day.
“I lost my dad earlier this year, making this my first Veterans Day without him. My dad served during the Korean War where he was stationed in Germany. He was incredibly proud to be a veteran, and he is now laid to rest among so many heroes at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. A newspaperman, he loved to write about ‘heroes among us’—ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I can’t think of better words than his to describe those who have fought and continue to fight for our nation.
“Year after year, our servicemembers and veterans have gone above and beyond their standard call. So many of Minnesota’s nearly 327,000 veterans serve with distinction only to come home and serve their communities. They are teachers and paramedics, small business owners and farmers. Heroes among us.
“And for the past 20 months, many of them have been on the frontlines of the pandemic. During this unprecedented time, they have been steadfast in their commitment to keeping our country safe, stepping up bravely during a period marked by uncertainty. Heroes among us.
“I have always believed that we owe our veterans, servicemembers, and their families a debt that can never fully be repaid. There is no limit to the respect they’ve earned. Their sacrifice represents the very best of our nation.
“So this Veterans Day, thank you to all those who fought—and are fighting—for our country and our freedom. You are an inspiration.”
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