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| https://www.hatch.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/releases?ContentRecord_id=a4ad26bc-0510-464f-a5e0-ca468663b8cf | Merry Christmas from Senator Orrin G Hatch | 2014-12-24 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Republican | House | UT | Orrin Hatch | H000338 | www.hatch.senate.gov | legacy | Dear Friends, As we gather this holiday season, it is natural to reflect on all those who bless our lives, our families, and our communities. Thousands of volunteers across our state and nation feed the homeless and help make Christmas a reality for needy children and families. Even strangers stand on street corners singing carols for peace. Acts of kindness and examples of service give grateful hearts a chance to flourish. My year has been filled with wonderful moments shared with family, friends, and Utahns from every corner of our state. You have uplifted me and strengthened my convicition that we live in a state and nation filled with wonderful people dedicated to preserving the freedoms we cherish. Our liberties are defended by the brave men and women who serve in our nation’s armed forces and are often far away from their homes and families during this holiday season. I honor and revere our nation’s service-members and commend their dedication and sacrifice. One of the greatest privleges I have as a United States Senator is to bestow military honors on deserving veterans, or their family members, who for some reason have not received the medals they have earned. This week, I had the opportunity to give a long-overdue Silver Star Medal to Jeff Roberts, son of World War I veteran Corporal Jeremiah Roberts, who fought in the battle of Soissons France on July 18-19, 1918. Corporal Roberts was a runner in that battle, which has been credited as a pivotal turning point in the First World War. I was thrilled to present this medal to the Roberts family as a testament of the courage and heroism their father displayed during combat. Corporal Roberts’ sacrifice is the real gift that keeps giving. Corporal Roberts is not alone—millions of Americans have bravely served our country in countless ways and sacrificed mightily for our nation to remain free. The holidays are a season of forgiveness, they inspire acts of peace and love, and they present opportunities to celebrate renewed hope. So as the cookies are eaten, the gifts unwrapped, and the decorations enjoyed, may we all also reflect on the goodness of our neighbors, the sacrifice of many on our behalf, and the strength of our nation. Elaine and I send our very best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and joyous New Year! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |