It was an honor this evening to receive an invitation to attend a dinner at the American Legion recognizing the return of many of our local members of the Guard from their tour of duty in Iraq.
It was my honor to sit among the men and women who have sacrificed and served our country. I conveyed the thanks of the community for their efforts and the satisfaction knowing they arrived home safely.
This was a night to honor an age-old tradition in our country. Recognizing the efforts of our women and men who volunteer to keep our country safe, regardless of the politics, regardless of their feelings; they posses a love of country great enough to sacrifice time with their families and their lives in the name of liberty.
You don’t hear the words “duty, honor, and courage” all that much any more. It’s all about character and not about political correctness. It’s all about commitment to a higher standard than compromise for status quo. These fine soldiers and their families are heroes in the first degree and it was a privilege to be among them this evening.