I note almost daily as I read through the obituaries the number of Veterans who are leaving us. There seems to be more lately.
I would like to remind The Daily Journal readers that I continue to be a volunteer Ambassador for the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute program. This is a free outreach program to thank all U.S. Army Veterans for their service to our country.
Let’s honor the Army Veterans in our lives now while we still can. Army Veterans will receive an official commendation package from the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff that includes a personalized letter of thanks and certificate of appreciation, an Army lapel pin, and two U.S. Army decals.
All I need is the name of the honorably discharged Army Veteran (active, Army Guard, or Army Reserve) and address. You may also include rank if known, but it is not required.
Please send the information to my e-mail address at hrichardson1@carolina.rr.com or if you prefer, call me at (910) 582-3583. You can also go to www.freedomteamsalute.com to honor your Army Veteran today.
Let’s thank our U.S. Army Veterans now while we can. Happy Memorial Day!
Howard Richardson
U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Volunteer Ambassador
Rockingham
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (on May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.
Please take a moment to remember our fallen men and women or attend a service for them this weekend.