“You see, today we celebrate veterans across America, living and dead, so that each of us might never forget the cost to keep America’s Freedom. The price paid by each veteran ensures that, every year, the bell of freedom rings. That you have the rights to live your life and become what you dream to become … “Today, we veterans are honored by your tribute to us and to our fallen brothers and sisters. We will always stand on your behalf.
However, we ask that you consider what it takes to keep our countries freedoms and ask yourself if you have what it takes to answer the call to love others as you love yourself.”
–Pastor David Goodwin, US Army Keynote address to students and guests at New Boston Middle and High schools