“I’m proud to be an American”…. was the spirit of the hundreds of Sioux Falls area residents who filled the lawn of the V.A.Hospital for the Memorial Day celebration. With the wind barely moving the Stars and Stripes, it was a perfect day to honor the memory of those who endured so many imperfect days to protect our freedoms. The keynote speaker, Pastor Dennis Thomas, requested that “everyone under 20, please stand,” and commented how important it was that they were here. They will help to ensure that the “memory of the country’s patriots will never die.” He challenged everyone to take some time today and reread the Declaration of Independence.
A young man in our District, who is a great fan of the History Channel, made a really poignant observation to me recently, “It is amazing what past generations sacrificed and endured so that we can have the rights……… that we so casually give away today.”
A young man in our District, who is a great fan of the History Channel, made a really poignant observation to me recently, “It is amazing what past generations sacrificed and endured so that we can have the rights……… that we so casually give away today.”
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