Many thanks

Deming honors its veterans with two events Wednesday By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff American Legion Bataan Post 4 held a bittersweet ceremony Thursday in a sundrenched Veterans Park in Deming, where veterans of the armed forces gathered to hear expressions of gratitude and sorrow for the men and women who served this country. Deming Mayor Michelle “Micki” Shillito read a proclamation extended by city government, and Republican state Sen. Gabriel Ramos of Silver City spoke of keeping hearts and minds focused on our veterans and making sure the next generation can honor and pay tribute to those who served. Republican state Rep. Jenifer Jones of Deming fought back tears during her address to the 100 or so veterans and their family members who attended. “To our veterans: We can’t know every experience you carry. We can’t measure what your service has meant to you or to those who love you. But we can stand before you with sincere gratitude,” Jones said. “We can listen.

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