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Wednesday, November 11, 2015 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
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Celebrating November 11
The Nugget
salutes our Veterans
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True, the Iroquois Six Nations harassed its
way to harness a vast territory from New York
to S. Carolina, but many various tribes con-
tinued to thrive peacefully within this domain.
With no white man’s guilt, I heartily agree
that in most cases, a name change is called for.
With respect I must challenge Mr. Glode’s
fostering the myth that a candidate without
big money backing is “…probably totally
unelectable.” Yes, though much of our national
policy falls within the “socialist” concept of
government (e.g. Veterans Affairs), many
Americans balk at the term.
Fortunately I’ve been able to vote my con-
science several times, not “second worst.”
Bernie is the longest-term Independent
in Congress who is respected enough as
Democratic Progressive Caucus member to
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Thoughts of a
Sisters veteran
By earl c. schroeder
with deep gratitude for
your Service and Sacrifice
To the Editor:
Re: “A past that is never past,” (The
Nugget, November 4, page 2):
Posed in Mr. Cornelius’ opinion is an apol-
ogetic for not supporting a holiday, or for that
matter, a sports team, name change respecting
First Nation history/tradition.
Though not Native American myself, I’m
yet compelled to respectfully point out what I
feel is the false comparison that was offered.
First World conquering the Third World with
advanced weapons, usually slaughtering many
for the sole purpose of economic gain with
exploitation cannot compare to the usual case
of one Indian tribe challenging another with
similar weapons for hunting/fishing privileges.
Usually permission for this or for passage was
sought and granted, or when times were poor
for sharing, skirmishes would occur, but never
on the scale of conquest.
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Today is Veterans Day:
November 11, an official
holiday that originally was
established in recognition
of U.S. military soldiers,
Doughboys, who fought
in The Great War — A
War To End All Wars, now
referred to as World War I.
The Armistice was signed
in 1918 to end this war, on
the 11th month, the 11th
day and the 11th hour, in
the Forest of Compiègne,
France.
After the end of World
War II it was thought that
some changes were needed
so as to remember and
honor more recent veterans.
Dates were changed and
politicians got involved.
Then President Eisenhower,
in 1953, became involved
in the melee. He thought
he had solved the date
issue. Not so! The Uniform
Holiday Bill was signed
in 1968, establishing all
Federal holidays to fall on
a Monday, creating a three-
day weekend for workers,
and caused Veterans Day to
be held on Oct 25, 1971, a
Monday.
Nobody was pleased,
and much confusion
occurred. Then, in 1975
President Ford signed a law
that would return Veterans
Day back to 11-11. In 1978,
the new law went into effect
— regardless of what day
of the week November 11
falls. Veterans Day now has
been restored to preserve
the historical significance to
honor all of America’s vet-
erans for their patriotism,
love of country, and will-
ingness to serve and sacri-
fice, for the common good.
This day, November 11,
has been set aside to be
known as “Veterans Day,” a
day to honor and remember
ALL veterans.
But let’s ask the ques-
tion: “What is a Veteran?”
They are Soldier; Sailor;
Marine; Airman; Seabee;
Coast Guardsman — artil-
lery; infantry; medic;
machinist mate; armor;
ordnance, and more.
Regardless of gender, male
and female alike, all are
veterans. They have the
quiet dignity of a one who
knows the pride of freedom.
They have the clear eyes of
a person who has courage,
and takes pride in living on
Main Street, and understand
the value of freedom.
Many have seen the
good and the bad, yet still
possess a positive smile and
attitude.
They are Veterans.
They are mechanic, log-
ger, banker — Catholic,
P r o t e s t a n t o r J e w,
Republican, Democrat,
Independent, rich, poor or
half-way between. They are
the ones who love peace
— because they know the
price-tag of war. They know
that war is 90 percent bore-
dom and 10 percent sheer
terror. They’ve been there.
They are Veterans.
They love the majesty of
our mountains and the tran-
quility of our forestlands.
Like to see the flag go by,
and yet feel sadness when
“Taps” is played. They are
citizen soldiers, peacetime
leaders, eager volunteers,
and the last to come home.
They are Veterans.
They like the leg-
ends of America’s greats:
Wa s h i n g t o n , L i n c o l n ,
Jefferson, Roosevelt, Patton
and Eisenhower, along with
all the other patriots who
have marched thru our his-
tory books.
They are Veterans.
Many were camped
at Valley Forge; saw the
charge at Gettysburg;
stormed the sands of Iwo
Jima; waded ashore onto
Omaha Beach; feared
Pork Chop Hill; and para-
chuted into Grenada. They
stood watch in Beirut and
Panama; in the Middle East
and Southeast Asia; and felt
the hot sands during Desert
Shield.
They are Veterans.
Their heart will always
know pain and sorrow of
the memories of lost and
departed comrades. No
matter how gray their hair
may become or how many
inches are added to their
waist, they will always
walk with distinctive pride.
As an American, with an
honorable discharge. Proud
of democracy, with a good
conduct medal. Protector
of freedom, with a Purple
Heart.
As an honorable citizen,
with a quiet walk and a sen-
timental grin.
They are Veterans.
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