To the editor:
As we enter a new year, our thoughts are with the men and women in harm’s way, far from home. These brave Americans are defending our nation and fighting for freedom and democracy throughout the world. I want to thank you sincerely for the caring and compassion that you have shown on the homefront by your extraordinary deeds to support our troops and veterans.
Even as war takes a brutal toll, we hold out for peace with all of our hearts. The great American poet Walt Whitman once wrote, ‘Peace is always beautiful,? and the most beautiful peace of all is that felt during the holidays.
As we look to the new year with so many of our men and women in uniform risking their lives on behalf of a grateful nation, we must remember that peace is not a reality all over the world. We must stand poised to ensure that our citizens do not forget the sacrifices of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coastguardsmen in the case of liberty.
Through your daily tasks, you are making a tremendous difference in our lives. I hope, as you spend time with your families, that you will pray for the men and women serving overseas. I hope that you will think of the generations who have served in the past. As you do, I hope it warms your heart to know that you have been an important part of a great cause. We have and will continue to bring them tidings of comfort and joy.
Duane F. Getzmeyer, DAV
Brandon Township