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Texoma honors the military
By Nancie Gilbertson
Nov 6, 2009

As we approach Veteran’s Day on November 11, the Texoma Patriots have joined with the North Texans for America, in an event on November 7, 4-6pm., at the Loy Lake arena in Denison.   Please join us to honor the service of our military forces.

Words cannot express our depth of gratitude to their service, to their sacrifice, to all that they leave behind to go forth into the world and protect America's interests around the globe.

Let us thank them for the nights they slept freezing in a tent or sweating in the desert, for the lonely days spent missing their loved ones, for the hours spent sick in pain and alone, for the moments of sheer terror in the heat of battle, for the wounds suffered fighting evil, for the endless days in hospitals undergoing painful surgeries, for the precious occasions missed back at home. For all of these sacrifices we thank you on behalf of millions of Americans who are so grateful for you. We truly appreciate these sacrifices.

A special thank you is in order to your families, to the parents who raised them and made them the man or woman they are today. I thank their    loved ones who stand by and support them with their love and dedication.

To our brave soldiers, our heroes, and our true national treasures, who are the pride of our nation, our strength and our foundation. Thanks to them, millions have been freed around the world. Thanks to them, those who criticize our country, burn our precious flag, and speak ill of you, are able to do so because their freedom is built upon your blood and your sacrifice.

We salute them one and all. We honor them in respect and humility. May God bless them and bless America, land of the free and home of the brave, and the dream that became our country.

Please join us in honoring the sacrifice of our military.