Upton Salutes Our Nation's Veterans

Statement

Veterans Day is a time of reflection and remembrance, a chance to honor the brave men and women who have served in our country's armed forces. Today, we come together as a nation to say thank you and pay tribute to all the heroes who sacrificed so much in the name of freedom.

At times, we may take for granted the liberties we enjoy, but they have been earned through the courageous service of our men and women in uniform. We will always remember those who gave up so much for the greater good of our country. While not all of their stories are written in history books, they are forever imprinted on our hearts.

Freedom and security do not come without a price, and we can never fully repay those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This year our hearts are particularly heavy with the loss of four young men from Southwest Michigan. These men, still in the prime of their lives, followed a selfless path that led them to serve. They leave behind loved ones and communities that miss them deeply, and a nation that shall remain eternally grateful.

We are also mindful of the brave men and women who are still fighting on the front lines today. Our troops make us so proud, and we owe both them and their families a great debt for their service and sacrifice. They are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, and we wish they were here with us today so that we could personally thank them. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families, and we all look forward to their safe return home.

Thank you to all our nation's veterans from the bottom of our hearts. Freedom is alive and well because of your service. Today, we are still the land of the free because of our brave.

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