The Ripon Forum

Volume 53, No. 5

Veterans Day 2019

In this edition

By on November 3, 2019
In this edition

by LOU ZICKAR

This edition of the Forum is a small tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line in defense of our freedom, and thanking those heroes this Veterans Day.

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Let History Guide Us on Veterans Day

By on November 3, 2019
Let History Guide Us on Veterans Day

by ROBERT WILKIE

The price of freedom is never free. That is the lesson today’s Veterans continue to teach us.

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Service, Sacrifice, and a Sacred Duty

By on November 3, 2019
Service, Sacrifice, and a Sacred Duty

by TOM COTTON

Veterans Day is our national holiday to honor the sacrifice of our veterans and to celebrate their bravery and skill. 

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“I’ll Never Forget My Time in Military Service.”

By on November 3, 2019
“I’ll Never Forget My Time in Military Service.”

by JONI ERNST

The VA should absolutely be held accountable for how they help care for our veterans, and I’m continuing to press them on that issue.

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More Than a Day of Remembrance, Veterans Day is a Call to Action.

By on November 3, 2019
More Than a Day of Remembrance, Veterans Day is a Call to Action.

by JIM INHOFE

I am humbled daily by the sacrifice that countless men, women, and families endure on behalf of a grateful nation.

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“It Takes a Special Person to Take Up Arms in Defense of Our Country.”

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“It Takes a Special Person to Take Up Arms in Defense of Our Country.”

by TODD YOUNG

As a Marine, I swore to always remain faithful to those serving by my side.

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“We Will Always Need Defenders, and We Will Always Protect Them.”

By on November 3, 2019
“We Will Always Need Defenders, and We Will Always Protect Them.”

by DON BACON

I am a firm believer that we must honor the commitments we’ve made to our veterans – those who place themselves in harm’s way to defend our values and way of life.

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“Their Willingness to Protect this Country Shall Never be Forgotten.”

By on November 3, 2019
“Their Willingness to Protect this Country Shall Never be Forgotten.”

by JIM BAIRD

Their willingness to protect this country shall never be forgotten, and I want our Veterans to know their service and patriotism is very much appreciated.

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“Service is Always Greater than Self.”

By on November 3, 2019
“Service is Always Greater than Self.”

by JACK BERGMAN

Outside of becoming a father and grandfather, having the unique opportunity to lead Marines in the fight has always been the proudest moment in my life.

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“Never Forget”

By on November 3, 2019
“Never Forget”

by DAN CRENSHAW

Let’s get back to the things that defined America for generations: love of country, patriotism, optimism, and a deep appreciation of our veterans of past and present.

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