From the desk of Larry Bucshon

As we observe today this most solemn of national holidays, I join with all Americans in extending our heartfelt thanks and warmest wishes of well being to America’s veterans — past and present. You keep us free, and now across more than two centuries, you have done more to advance democracy and freedom in the world than any fighting force throughout human history.
 
    America is free because America’s finest sons and daughters have stepped forward over the generations to win our Independence, to reconcile our ideals to the need for the brotherhood of all, and to defeat tyranny in Europe and Communism around the globe.
 
    Today we are engaged in yet another epic struggle against freedom and self-government.  This battle against terrorism and Islamic extremism, sometimes called The Long War, has called forth the best of this generation to defeat America’s foes anew so that freedom’s march continues.
 
    As a former officer in the United States Navy Reserves, I join all American’s of goodwill in offering all our fighting men and women a salute — particularly those who paid the ultimate price of sacrificing their very lives –  and praying for these heroes and their families as they stand in harm’s way for us.
 
    Sincerely,
    Larry Bucshon

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