From Governor Bob McDonnell's office....
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today regarding tomorrow’s
Veterans Day holiday.
“Tomorrow,
Virginians will join our fellow Americans in thanking and remembering
those who have served in the defense of our freedom both here at home
and around the world.
The sacrifice of these heroes and their families makes it possible for
us to continue to live and to freely pursue our dreams here in the
greatest nation this world has ever known. Freedom is not free. Our
brave veterans remind us of that every day.
"Like so
many Virginia families, Maureen and I know the sacrifices of service.
Our fathers served in World War II. I was honored to serve 21 years in
the United States
Army, both active and reserve. Our oldest daughter, Jeanine, led an
Army platoon in Iraq. That service, through the generations, makes us an
ordinary Virginia family. This Commonwealth is the home of the United
States military. Every community in our state
is enriched by the military members, families, and veterans who live
and serve here. Our ongoing goal as an Administration, and shared
commitment as Virginians, is to ensure that we always serve the men and
women, and their families, who so selflessly serve
us. We can’t just stop and recognize our heroes on one day. We must
recognize them, serve them, and thank them every day. Our liberty
depends upon their sacrifice.
"Tomorrow,
on Veterans Day, I urge all Virginians to once again renew our pledge
to all of those who are serving and have served: an eternally grateful
Commonwealth and
country stand forever ready to serve you.”
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