Veterans Day pays tribute to American soldiers, both living and dead, whose experiences are complex and varied based on when, where and why they served. There is a sentiment, however, that weaves a common thread through these themes of war and peacetime: Their experience served as a valuable life lesson.
Two Vancouver veterans recount their serviceSubscriber Exclusive
Devotion to country and fellow service members vitally important, they say
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