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Several hundred people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday morning to honor the many veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
"Our veterans did not serve for fame or for fortune; they didn't serve for praise or for glory," said Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, the keynote speaker for Napa's Veterans Day observance.
On Veterans Day, let's start by saying thank you, because that's what Veterans Day is about. Thank you to our communities for the support you provide for those who have bravely served. Thank you to the families of our veterans. Anyone who has ever served or had a loved one in the armed forces knows that military service is a family commitment. And most importantly, thank you to our veterans.
Under cloudy skies, Vallejo veterans and their families were honored Tuesday in an emotional ceremony behind City Hall.
The Veterans Day salute featured a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flyover, a song by high school students and speeches by various veteran and elected officials.
Since Americans should respect and honor the nation's veterans and active-duty military every day, every day should be Veterans Day. That was the message delivered by several speakers at this city's Community Center Gym on Tuesday.
As the camouflaged military vehicle drove slowly by in the Petaluma Veterans Day parade Tuesday, Meggie Haley ran out to hand deliver a very special message to a veteran on board:
"Thank you very much for making me and everybody else safer," her handmade note read.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that he is encouraging local schools and veterans to participate in the Veterans History Project. The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center was created by the U.S.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), a Vietnam Veteran who served in combat with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant/platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart, released the following letter of thanks in honor of tomorrow's Veterans Day.
"Dear Friends,
Raising the minimum wage, helping the middle class and encouraging more domestic manufacturing jobs were some of the key issues raised by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, during a recent meeting with American Canyon business leaders.
ST. HELENA — Clinic Ole is expanding its facilities up and down the Napa Valley.
On Thursday, the clinic unveiled its new St. Helena home to serve the Upvalley. It will offer expanded services and hours as well as new equipment.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), and Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today announced that the Obama Administration has approved Individual Assistance (IA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funds for areas in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.