Dan Stachurski Remarks
Worcester County Veterans’ Memorial at Ocean Pines
May 30, 2005

We have created together, here, today, a very special place. 

It is a place where a veteran, like myself, can come when it’s time to find relief from the memories each veteran carries, because, in this place, we are all brothers and sisters and know that we can share our fears, our laughter, and even our tears without shame.

It is a place to come when we need to strengthen our resolve by drawing on that pool of courage which rests here.

It is a place where we can remember those members of our family and friends who Heard the call to defend their country and answered that call.

And it is a place where we can teach our children the meaning of three immortal words:  duty, honor, country.

This is a very special place.  Take from it what you need, leave in it what you must, and remember whenever you glance this way that this hallowed ground represents the best each of us carries within ourselves.

Come. Enjoy this special place.  Now.  And whenever you wish to visit in the days ahead.  This place belongs to us all.

Dan Stachurski. 5/30/2005

 

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