For those with time and looking for a way to appreciate our veterans, I offer this letter from my local representative, Susan Peters: Dear Friends, Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day. While many ceremonies will be held throughout our region, I want to call to your attention to a special one being held in North Highlands at the Aerospace Museum of California next to Freedom Park. At 11 am there will be a brief ceremony in the museum’s Memorial Plaza honoring all veterans. The Air Force Sergeants Association of Sacramento will host a flag tribute and wreath laying ceremony. Representatives from the Tuskegee Airmen local chapter will also be in attendance. The museum will be open that day (10 am to 4 pm) with a special admission price of $5 per person with children under 5 free. It is a perfect venue for the entire family and this occasion provides all of us the opportunity to honor those who served our country as well as see first-hand displays about aviation history including aircraft maintained and flown by members of our Armed Forces in protection of our nation. The Museum is also proud to partner with Support 4 Soldiers to assist those who served by providing much needed supplies to our wounded warriors from Afghanistan (e.g., razors, toothpaste, deodorant, Granola or protein bars, entertainment items such as books, magazines, games, etc.). Soldiers arriving straight from the battlefield typically do not have any personal items with them and the community can help by donating items. During November 9-10, representatives from Support 4 Soldiers will be at the Museum collecting donated items and they will have flags and cards to sign for our soldiers. Please show your support. And thank you to all who served our nation in uniform. SUSAN PETERS Supervisor, Third District District 3 - Susan Peters
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:10:45 +0000