American Legion Post 673 Commander Robert Stojak spoke of the importance of support for veterans.
“There is no better way to thank a veteran for their service than to let him or her know we got their back,” Stojak said. “After all, veterans have had America’s back for 250 years, humbly and proudly keeping our nation free, no matter the danger. ‘Just doing their job,”, as an Army Sergeant from World War I and a Coast Guard rescue swimmer from 2025 alike would say with the same measure of modesty.”
His remarks encouraged people to help veterans who may be at risk of suicide, and the American Legion estimates more than 17 veterans take their lives every day. “The American Legion believes one suicide is too many, and we call on Americans, all of us at this gathering, ‘to be the one to save one’.” He told the gathering the national help line, of 9-8-8.”
