MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., honored military veterans in Senate floor remarks recognizing Veterans Day, highlighting South Dakotans’ service and the sacrifices of Americans in uniform.
Thune said he attended two deployment ceremonies in South Dakota last month. He described those events as especially meaningful during the 250th anniversary year of American independence.
“Celebrating 250 years of American independence would be incomplete without acknowledging that this nation endures because Americans have answered and continue to answer the call to serve,” Thune said.
The South Dakota senator recognized both those continuing a family tradition of military service and those becoming the first in their families to wear the uniform. He said their willingness to sacrifice helps preserve the country’s future.
“I’m grateful to all the Americans who have served our country in uniform,” Thune said.
Thune also thanked Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jerry Moran and committee members for their work during the current Congress to improve veterans’ lives.
He concluded by wishing everyone who has served a happy Veterans Day.