The Weirton Daily Times
The names of the battlefields America’s men and women have fought on have changed many times during the years, but we must always remember the sacrifices they have made in those faraway places.
That’s why we want every reader to take a moment on this Veterans Day weekend to remember all who have served and all who continue to serve. It’s the least we can do to thank those who have for generations been willing to put their lives on hold to protect and defend our country.
They come from all walks of life and all races. They practice different faiths and are representative of all segments of our society, but they all share a common trait — they are willing to stand tall in defense of the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans, knowing that protecting those freedoms often comes at a great price.
Veterans have stood guard in all corners of the globe, and have battled oppression in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. They have defended democracy and the interests of the United States against those who would destroy our way of life. They have stood against enemies who have been clear, and, have been in the forefront in today’s war against terror.
They have served in different ways across the branches of our armed forces — the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Space Force and, in wartime, the Merchant Marine — and have always been willing to do their sworn duty. Some have served a short time, others have made military service their careers.
