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We will not have our usual Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11 in Abravanel Hall BUT we will always honor our OHCC Veterans as well as all veterans. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it is largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices, bravery, and love for their country. You might ask why is it important to honor our veterans? Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do. We give honor to the flag and to the ideals it represents and the symbolism it lends to the greatness of our nation. Veterans appreciate freedom in a way that civilians take for granted. Veterans truly understand what goes into making a country free and they willingly take the steps to ensure all our freedoms every day. Veterans make great role models. Whether you are a child or an adult, we all have a lot to learn from Veterans. It is important to remember the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have fallen in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives to protect the highest of ideals, and to keep all of us safe from enemies near and abroad… it is a time when we honor our fallen heroes as well as all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans are special because they leave their families to fight for our country and for our freedom. They fight for their children, their husbands and wives and for the world. Veterans are special because they put all our needs before theirs so we can live another day in freedom. They appreciate freedom in a way that civilians take for granted. How can each of us honor our veterans on their special day? You can begin by flying our Red, White and Blue American Flag on Veterans Day. We give honor to the flag and to the ideals it represents and the symbolism it lends to the greatness of our nation. Let's show our Veterans in Ocean Hills how grateful we are for their service. Happy Veterans Day to all our Ocean Hills Veterans, and I really look forward to being back in Abravanel Hall on November 11, 2021! ~ Donna A. Russell | OHCC LIVING | NOVEMBER 2020 | 5 Veterans Day 2020