Honoring service of our veterans

In a nation of lovers of freedom and liberty, one needs to look no further for examples of patriotism in action than to our veterans. Their service kept us safe and defended the freedoms we enjoy as citizens.

As Americans, we do not take that service for granted. This Veterans Day, each one of us has the opportunity to express our gratitude for the sacrifices of the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces.

They are our friends, neighbors, fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters.

Take a moment this week for a simple gesture of gratitude to those w...