West Virginia Veterans, We Salute You
Written by Jason Keeling on November 11, 2010
From the Civil War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, over 200,000 West Virginians have served their country, offering more troops than any other state, on a per capita basis. They epitomize the definitions of duty and service.
On this Veterans Day, think of the time spent away from families, the stresses of being in harm’s way, and the many who lost their lives, making an ultimate sacrifice. As civilians, let’s respect, remember, and celebrate those who have so selflessly and bravely defended the nation.
If you would like to honor a specific Veteran or leave a general statement of thanks, please submit a comment to recognize your heroes. They deserve much praise.
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November 11th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Let’s not forget the veterans that have put their lives at risk so we can continue to live free and with out fear in the greatest country in the world. Thank you all!
Tommy Craft
November 11th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
West Virginia Veterans,
Thank you so much for all that you have done for our country. Words cannot express my appreciation for what you have done to preserve the freedom of our country. Thanks to you, we are able to enjoy freedom in the United States.
I am forever indebted to you.
Annie White
November 11th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
As we express our gratutude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy
November 11th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Please take a moment to remember all those who served in uniform past and present. May we never forget the sacrifices made to secure our liberty.
November 11th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I also salute all those in uniform who have served our great country as well as those whose lives are on the line even today in our nation’s longest war (Afghanistan) and other places where terror reigns.
Jean Ann Franke
February 22nd, 2011 at 3:33 pm
I would like to honor my father, Rick (Frederick) Morgan who almost lost his life fighting for our country in the Vietnam war of 1968. Luckily he only lost his leg and hand and has been able to live a full life, unlike many other veterans that we have lost. He been a wonderful father that has provided me with many valuable lessons and experiences, but he has also contributed to the success and growth of the community of Charleston during his many years of living there. (He now lives in Maryland). To this day he is one of the most positive, happy, successful people I know. Yes, the medical term for him is handicap, but for someone that can ski, sail, swim and ride a bike, to me that’s not handicap. That’s someone that is living life to the fullest and enjoying it. Lauren Morgan Sniegocki
September 23rd, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Lauren, I knew your father when we were students together at WVU. I have admired him from afar for many years. I’m so glad to know that you have the same kind of respect for him as so many of us do. Kay Comuntzis-Getsinger
September 24th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Kay,
Thank you for your comment. I will tell him. It’s nice to see that others respect him for who he is and what he endured - in the war and his injuries afterward. He’s never complained one time about his injuries. I have so much respect for him. I strive to be more like him every day. Thank you again and God Bless - Lauren