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Freeman: Veterans best' of America From ecce reports

Major (Ret.) William L. Freeman Jr. of Newton served as guest speaker during a Veterans' Appreciation Breakfast held as part of Veterans' Apprecia– tion Outreach Day Nov. 6 at East Central Community Col– lege in Decatur. Major General Freeman, a former Mississippi adjutant general, expressed appreciar tlon to all militaryveterans for their servioo at the college– sponsored event. During his remarks, the ECCC alumnus emphasized the importance of remembering"the 11thhour of the 11th day of the 11th month," referring to the end of hostilities duringWorld War I between the Allied Nations and GermanyonNov. 11, 1918. "Every year on Nov. 11 (Vet– erans Day), we remember those who share a part of our military history, and those who currently serve our coun– try," said Freeman. "Our veterans represent the very best of America. To this General

Brigadier General (Ret.) Billy Pierce (seated to left of Major General Freeman) provided the invocation and led the Posting of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance. ECCC President Billy Stewart (left) also provided remarks and welcomed the approximately 40 veterans 1n attendance. The VAMobile Health Cl1nlc, provided by the G.V. (Sonny) Mon tgomery VAMedical Ce nter ln J ack– son, was available on campus as part of the day's activities.

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day's veterans- to the fallen the magnitude of their servioo and their families - there is and sacrifioo. To all our veter– no tribute, no commendation, ans, we say 'thank you,' and no praise that can truly match may God bless you all."

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