Lisa McCormick marks Veterans Day with heartfelt homage

In a moving tribute to the millions of Americans who have served in the armed forces, Lisa McCormick penned a poignant message on this Veterans Day that provides practical ways to honor veterans, including thanking them for their service, visiting veteran homes or hospitals, donating to veterans' charities, volunteering time, and advocating for policies that support veterans and their families.

McCormick—known for challenging traitor Bob Menendez in the 2018 Democratic primary election for US Senate—opens by acknowledging the profound responsibility of citizenship, praising those who have gone above and beyond their share in service to the nation.

The progressive Democrat's homage reflects on the courage and sacrifices made by veterans throughout American history, emphasizing the debt of gratitude owed to those who defended freedom and way of life.

The article urges Americans to pause and honor the brave men and women who have served, highlighting their role in safeguarding cherished rights such as voting, freedom of speech, and the opportunities afforded in the country.

Quoting General George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln, McCormick succinctly emphasizes the importance of actions over words. The article takes a historical journey, recognizing the contributions of veterans from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts like Afghanistan.

As Veterans Day approaches, Lisa McCormick calls on Americans to recommit themselves to supporting veterans and their families. Here is her article in its entirety:

I keep saying that Americans must rise up to the responsibility of citizenship, but I acknowledge that some have already done more than their share. On this Veterans Day, we pause to honor the tens of millions of Americans who have served in the armed forces since the founding of our country. These brave men and women have defended our freedom and way of life, often at great personal cost. If you cherish your right to vote, your freedom to speak out, and the opportunities that we have in this country, then you owe a debt of gratitude to the noble warriors who made it possible.

General George Washington once said, the perseverance of the American military through "almost every possible suffering and discouragement for the space of eight long years" was "little short of a standing miracle," but President Abraham Lincoln famously observed, the world will "little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here," so I will not waste a lot of words except to convey a simple point:

The courage and sacrifice of our veterans have been on display throughout American history, from the Revolutionary War to the present day. In the Civil War, African-American soldiers fought for their freedom and the freedom of all Americans. In World War I, our troops helped to defeat the forces of tyranny and oppression. And in World War II, we mobilized the greatest military force in history to defeat the Axis powers.

In the years since, our veterans have continued to serve with honor and distinction in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Afghanistan. They have also played a vital role in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions around the world. Too often, they have been denied the gratitude we owe them because people objected to the policies and politicians that sent them to war but I keenly discern the difference. We must honor our veterans for their service, regardless of our opinion about the wars they fought in.

Our veterans are not politicians. They did not make the decision to go to war. They simply followed orders and served their country to the best of their ability. They deserve our gratitude and respect, even if we disagree with the reasons why they were sent to war.

On this Veterans Day, let us recommit ourselves to supporting our veterans and their families. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid.

Here are some ways to honor our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year:

• Thank a veteran for their service.
• Visit a veteran's home or hospital.
• Donate to a veterans' charity.
• Volunteer your time to help veterans.
• Learn about the history of the military and the sacrifices that veterans have made.
• Advocate for policies that support veterans and their families.