To all the Men and Women who have served the country Honorably whether in war or peace time, I wish you a Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to our country.
When I woke up this morning I could not help but reflect on my service to my country while serving in the United States Army, in particular my year in Viet Nam with the 82nd Airborne Division.
I thought about all the Men and Women who made the ultimate sacrifice. losing their lives while defending our Democracy. I also reflected on all those that came home disabled and many who still struggle today dealing with the scars of war.
To all those that have served and are still serving you are true patriots and heros and I for one will always remember your service in risking your lives to protect the freedoms we often take for granted.
I want to take the opportunity, on Veterans Day, to express the recognition that all Veterans deserve but do not always receive. Where would our country be without the dedicated service of our Veterans.
May God bless our Veterans and God Bless America,
In Unity
Peter D. Meringolo
NYSPEC
Chairman
