Every Day Should Be Veteran's Day

Statement

This week, we have the opportunity to honor all the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. It is because of this small group of dedicated people that we live in a free country, and we owe 100% of our freedoms to this small group of individuals.

I am a firm believer that honoring those who served should not be limited to one day in November. We should go out of our way to thank those who have worn the uniform for making that sacrifice on our behalf much more often. I have been lucky enough to meet hundreds of these heroes from across the country and every chance I have, I make it a point to shake their hands and tell them I appreciate everything they have done for my family and I.

As a member of Congress, I make it my mission to advocate on behalf of all veterans. I have three Army veterans in my Oklahoma offices, and they work to assist other veterans with their issues. They understand the issues that these men and women face, and have been able to help with hundreds of cases, from tracking down lost decorations to getting them needed medical care. My entire team takes this responsibility very seriously, and it is our honor to be able to help.

In towns and schools across the state, people come together for Veteran's Day to say thank you. Children share meals with veterans and put on plays in their honor. Main streets are filled with marching bands and lined with people who come out to pay tribute to our heroes. I will be celebrating this Veteran's Day with my papa, Kenneth "Cowboy' Morris who is a WWII veteran that served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. No matter where you celebrate, I ask that you spend the day honoring these warriors.

We have over 58,000 veterans living in Oklahoma's Second District. These men and women raised their right hand in front of our flag and swore to defend our country and our freedoms against all enemies. They are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters and friends. They come from affluent backgrounds and poverty. Some have college educations, others barely finished school. They joined in times of peace and times of conflict. They put themselves in harm's way around the globe. I think their service has earned them our undying respect, and we should never forget the debt of gratitude we owe to them.

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