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Brannon: Vets need more than 'thank you'
111212 VETERANS DAY 01
After sharing some personal experiences about the sacrifices members of the armed forces make, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Joe Bill Brannon reminds civilians about what they can do for veterans beyond a "thank you" and a pat on the back in his keynote address during Monday's Veterans Day observance at the Averitt Center for the Arts.
The best way to show support for veterans is to urge legislators to make changes in programs and services offered to those who have served the country, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Joe Bill Brannon said. Brannon was keynote speaker Monday during the annual community Veterans Day program, hosted by the American Legion Dexter Allen Post 90 and the Averitt Center for the Arts. “We are here not to only celebrate the sacrifices and services of our veterans, but to thank them,” he said, pointing out the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
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