To the Editor:

From the very beginning of our nation’s history, courageous American soldiers have fought and died so that those of us here today could live in freedom and prosperity.

Those brave Americans have shed their blood across the world, and we owe them our deepest gratitude.

Today our soldiers are putting their lives at risk for the freedom of others. America is the land of the free because we are the home of the brave. Today, on Veterans Day, we honor all men and women who have and are today serving our country.

Evelyne Vaughan, chairman

Franklin Woman’s Club

Public Affairs Department