From Governor Palin's
Facebook page:
I proudly display a bumper sticker that proclaims “If you love your
freedom, thank a vet!” It was on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the
11th month of 1918 that the armistice between Germany and the Allied
nations was formed. A year later the White House commemorated the day as
one to be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in
the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.” Years later
11-11 was officially declared Veterans Day.
We are
thankful for this day being set aside to remember our vets, and many of
us are overwhelmed with pride and respect for those we honor today.
America's men and women in uniform selflessly sacrificed – some giving
all – to protect the freedom and opportunities we enjoy today. In honor
of everything our veterans have given, I implore Americans to remember
them and thank them. And I ask that as a nation we not squander what
they have fought to protect: American Exceptionalism that was based on
free men and free markets.
May God bless, protect, and heal the hurts of America's finest. God bless our veterans.
- Sarah Palin
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