As a veteran, I ask that Alabamians find time this weekend to honor those Americans who have fallen in defense of America, freedom and liberty.
It is fitting and appropriate that we honor and give thanks for those who have fought and died for American liberty and our national security throughout our history. We must also honor our living veterans from all generations and conflicts, including those fighting Al-Qaeda and allied radical Islamic movements in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I was a medical officer at Pope Air Force Base and Womack Army Hospital during the Vietnam conflict. I treated injured troops returning from the war, as well as veterans and their families. I have witnessed first-hand the physical, psychological and spiritual wounds that war inflicts on our soldiers. These are men and women who have put the good of their fellow Americans ahead of themselves. Our country owes them a debt of gratitude and unyielding support of their needs.
There is nothing more meritorious than serving our nation in uniform. Everyone who does so deserves honor and appreciation from their fellow citizens. Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend or the beginning of summer. It is a time to reflect upon the ultimate sacrifice made by American soldiers to ensure freedom and liberty is preserved for all Americans. It is a time to acknowledge that freedom is bought anew for every generation by the sacrifices of America’s armed forces. It is a time to acknowledge that the connection between our freedom and a strong military.
For these reasons, we all need to remember those friends, family members and ancestors who sacrificed their lives to ensure we enjoy our freedoms today.
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