This is the time to thank a veteran.
Our right to disagree, to assemble, to protest, to burn flags, to petition our government, to post political signs on our lawn, has been bought and paid for by the sweat and blood of the men and women who came before us.
It has been said in some corners that in recent years, Americans are increasingly viewing national holidays like Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day as little more than an extra day off from work, and that may be the disgraceful case in some quarters.
However, the sacrifices of those who served should never be forgotten. The families of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and those veterans lucky enough to come home again, can attest that freedom isn’t truly free.
We are cheered to see local schools making a special effort to commemorate the service of our local veterans. The assemblies held by schools like the one at Medomak Middle School reported in these pages, are vitally important to retaining our shared history.
In particular, Nobleboro Central School’s collaboration with that town’s historical society is an outstanding example of tying contemporary learning to the importance of the past.
