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| https://messer.house.gov/media-center/editorials/honoring-our-veterans-0 | Honoring our Veterans | 2016-11-10 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Republican | House | IN | Luke Messer | M001189 | messer.house.gov | legacy | Today is Veterans Day. There is no better day to pay tribute to the heroic men and women who have served and defended our country since its founding. Chances are many of you know someone who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. Nearly 19 million veterans live in the United States today. Right now, there are also more than 1.4 million people serving in the Armed Forces, all across this country and here at home. Our military members and veterans are among the bravest, most honorable people in the world. They may be your grandfathers, brothers, mothers, teachers or neighbors; and they are the reason we live in this great country today. They devoted their time, their careers and their lives to preserve our freedom, values and way of life. It is impossible to put a price tag on the liberty and security we enjoy today because of the sacrifices of our veterans and their loved ones. Today and every day, it is up to all of us to ensure that those who served this country so proudly know their sacrifice is appreciated. They should never feel lost, uncared for or abandoned. Our veterans shaped our nation’s history and made it the greatest country on earth to call home. They deserve our deepest admiration and our steadfast support. I hope each of you takes time today to thank a veteran or military member in your life. Talk to those in your family or your neighborhood who have served. Listen to their stories and remember the difference they made. If you see someone in uniform out in your community, say thank you. These small gestures can mean the most. And, once this day has passed, I hope you will continue to remember our veterans. They deserve our respect and admiration every day of the year. For generations, the American soldier has been willing to stand up and fight for our country. Every one of our veterans is a living reminder that America truly is the land of the free and home of the brave. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |