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November 12, 2008
By Associated Press
CHICAGO [FONT=Times New Roman, Times]--[/FONT] President-elect Barack Obama honored fallen troops yesterday by placing a wreath at a memorial and making a Veterans Day pledge to the many Americans who have served in the military.
"Let us rededicate ourselves to keep a sacred trust with all who have worn the uniform of the United [FONT=Times New Roman, Times]States[/FONT] of America: That America will serve you as well as you have served your country," Obama said in a statement. "As your next commander in chief, I promise to work every single day to keep that sacred trust with all who have served."
The Illinois senator, who will inherit wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from President Bush, was accompanied at the bronze soldiers memorial between the Field Museum and Soldier Field in Chicago by Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran who lost her legs in combat. She later ran unsuccessfully for Congress and now is the Illinois governor's veterans affairs director.
In his statement Obama praised "the extraordinary service and selfless sacrifice of our nation's veterans" who have "defended the American people and stood up for American values."
"Since 9/11, a new generation of American heroes has borne a heavy load in facing down the threats of the 21st century, and their families have been asked to bear the painful absence of a loved one. These Americans are the best and bravest among us, and they are all in our thoughts and prayers," he added.
November 12, 2008
By Associated Press
CHICAGO [FONT=Times New Roman, Times]--[/FONT] President-elect Barack Obama honored fallen troops yesterday by placing a wreath at a memorial and making a Veterans Day pledge to the many Americans who have served in the military.
"Let us rededicate ourselves to keep a sacred trust with all who have worn the uniform of the United [FONT=Times New Roman, Times]States[/FONT] of America: That America will serve you as well as you have served your country," Obama said in a statement. "As your next commander in chief, I promise to work every single day to keep that sacred trust with all who have served."
The Illinois senator, who will inherit wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from President Bush, was accompanied at the bronze soldiers memorial between the Field Museum and Soldier Field in Chicago by Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war veteran who lost her legs in combat. She later ran unsuccessfully for Congress and now is the Illinois governor's veterans affairs director.
In his statement Obama praised "the extraordinary service and selfless sacrifice of our nation's veterans" who have "defended the American people and stood up for American values."
"Since 9/11, a new generation of American heroes has borne a heavy load in facing down the threats of the 21st century, and their families have been asked to bear the painful absence of a loved one. These Americans are the best and bravest among us, and they are all in our thoughts and prayers," he added.