As I return from travel in the field, celebrating and honoring our brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I am deeply impressed with the continued commitment our VA team members provide our Veterans and their families. I pray all our Country’s citizens will take this example of truly honoring those who have sacrificed so much. I am deeply proud of each of you and humbled by your willing service to others.
This year, I had the privilege to participate in honoring our Veterans at Yellowstone National Cemetery while our team members across the Nation attended, facilitated, and supported Memorial Day. What I witnessed in the field and the coverage I saw online was remarkable. So remarkable that I am compelled to share. I hope you reflect on these highlights and continue to remember our Veterans and their families, not just on Memorial Day, but every day.
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I’m humbled to have spent #MemorialDay2019 with @SenatorTester and others
at beautiful Yellowstone National Cemetery in Montana. We honor those that gave all so that we can enjoy our freedoms. #USMAReeves #NoVeteranEverDies pic.twitter.com/auQGBZwU2Y— National Cemeteries (@VANatCemeteries) May 27, 2019
Highlights from #MemorialDay2019 at Omaha, Camp Nelson, Riverside and Jacksonville National Cemeteries in Nebraska, Kentucky, California and Florida. How did you celebrate and honor our heroes? #NoVeteranEverDies pic.twitter.com/yvFdpPur9T
— National Cemeteries (@VANatCemeteries) May 29, 2019
Thank you @CarryTheLoad for the tremendous partnership across 26 National Cemeteries this #MemorialDay2019 season. We look forward to our continued partnership in ensuring #NoVeteranEverDies https://t.co/eZbS7v3mWT
— National Cemeteries (@VANatCemeteries) May 29, 2019
About the author: The Honorable Randy Reeves was nominated by President Trump, and Senate confirmed on November 8, 2017, to serve as the 6th Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. He now leads 136 VA national cemeteries and 112 VA grant funded state and tribal Veteran cemeteries in providing a dignified burial in national shrines for Veterans and eligible family members.
During his 27-year military career in both the Air Force and the Navy, he served in various positions, including command. He is a combat Veteran of Operation Desert Storm and the Global War on Terrorism.
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