EDITORIAL: Thank you, veterans

Ever since 1926 when Armistice Day legislation made the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month a national observance to honor World War I veterans, Americans have paid tribute to our troops on what is known today as Veterans Day. Today, on Veterans Day, we want to say thank you for your service, your sacrifice and all that you do to protect our freedoms. If you can, take time to attend today’s observance at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 11 a.m., and remember that while doing so means time away from work or the ins and outs of the day, the measure pales in comparison to the time and sacrifice of our soldiers and their families. It’s a small gesture, but so are most when in comparison, yet it’s the least we all can do. There are perhaps few moments that bring forth the stark and often difficult realities military families face than in moments of great tragedy. Remember also that the price of our military personnel’s sacrifice extends beyond the battlefields.

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