Published: May 20, 2009 11:10 pm      

Team salutes veterans

EDMOND — To the Editor:

Another Memorial Day is approaching, a time to remember all military veterans. I note almost daily as I read through the obituaries the number of veterans who are leaving us. There seems to be more lately.

I would like to remind readers that I continue to be a volunteer ambassador for the U.S. Army’s Freedom Team Salute program. This is a free outreach program to thank all U.S. Army veterans for their service to our country. Let’s honor the Army veterans in our lives now while we still can. Army veterans will receive an official commendation package from the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff that includes a personalized letter of thanks and certificate of appreciation, an Army lapel pin and two U.S. Army decals.

All I need is the name of the honorably discharged Army veteran (active, Army Guard or Army Reserve) and address. You also may include rank if known, but it is not required. Please send the information to my e-mail address at bhill87702@-aol.com or, if you prefer, call me at 330-0739, no collect calls please. You can also go to www.freedomteamsalute.com to honor your Army veteran today. This free commendation package will arrive within three to four weeks.

Let’s thank our U.S. Army veterans now while we can.

Happy Memorial Day.



William “Bill” Hill

Edmond