Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.
Friday was National Poppy Day, a prelude to Memorial Day and among the Rotarians and guests in attendance, the small red flowers could be spotted around the room as colorful reminders to honor the fallen.
Whether you have spent time stateside or in hostile fire zones, the loneliness and thoughts of home prevail, surrounded by comrades in arms, relating stories of Christmas festivities with family and friends. There are 24 million veterans in America and some 15,000 live right here. It’s a good bet to say that virtually all of them have missed holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions at home while defending our country