30 May, 2017
"These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror". Collectively, they honored those who paid the ultimate military sacrifice.
The local VFW Post Commander says events like these are made possible by organizations that care for and are comprised of veterans, and their support is needed now more than ever. "I just wanted to get that message out there that we have to stay vigilant when it comes to mental health and supporting our veterans".
Miniature flags stood erect next to headstones in cemetery. The flags honor the men and women who risked their own lives to protect others and the liberties that come with living in the United States.
Organizers believe the popularity of the parade has gone down in recent years, because children aren't learning what Memorial Day is truly about.
For 30 years, I served our country, especially those least fortunate in our society, alongside my fellow federal workers. "And that empty chair will always be empty until we see our loved ones again", Mosher said. "We wouldn't be here without the veterans before me and the ones that'll be after me", Johnson said.
Veterans in attendance welcomed the governor's words.
As he spoke in front of the cemetery's large stone memorials, he said each name engraved there represented a soldier who helped to defend America.
"To hear from the governor, that's, that's fantastic", said Conley.
Participants, many of them US war veterans astride the loud, muscular Harley-Davidson machines typical of such events, rode into Washington led by a police escort over the MemorialBridge, where cheering spectators waved Americans flags in support. But, that shouldn't mask the real meaning of Memorial Day. "I think that's the most important thing we can do", stated the governor.
There are other examples of Nebraskans honoring the fallen, Fischer said.
"You do have my honest and humble thanks", said Atwood, also a former state representative. At least six people were transported to hospitals nearby for injuries or illnesses, the Chicago Fire Department said.
"That's $1.3 billion that hits us July 1 of next year, but that isn't necessarily a session that we have to have right away".
According to U.S. Defense Department figures, almost 83,000 American military personnel remain unaccounted for, the overwhelming majority, 73,000-plus, from World War Two.
