Sunday, March 28, 2010

Overdue thanks for 'Nam vets

JACOBS: Overdue thanks for 'Nam vets
By PAUL JACOBS
For The Californian
Posted: March 28, 2010

A proclamation was made at Tuesday's Temecula City Council meeting recognizing March 30 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." Murrieta Councilmen Rick Gibbs and Doug McAllister were also present to issue a proclamation on behalf of their city.

Although I was never in the military, my dad served two decades in the Air Force. I chose a career in civil service as a health care provider instead.


The display of humbleness and dedication to duty always leaves me in awe of the men and women who serve the public in quiet dedication. Whether wearing a military, law enforcement or firefighter uniform, all serve to protect the American public.The Law and Order Awards Dinner recognized police officers from Temecula and Murrieta, as well as a Highway Patrol officer and a Border Patrol agent.

Various agencies are invited to participate, but not all answer the call. It seems every year without fail, a surprised recipient modestly and earnestly says, "I was only doing my job."

I have already marked my calendar to fly the flag on Tuesday and every March 30.

Blessed are the peacemakers, but also thank God for peace officers and members of the military who put country first, regardless of political ideologies, personal faith ---- or lack thereof.
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Overdue thanks for Nam vets

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