Thanksgiving message

Dear Editor,

In just a few short days, hopefully, you, with family members and friends will gather to celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving Day festivities. In anticipation of this very important day in our lives may I offer my annual Thanksgiving Day message:

The past year has been a period of many changes for the citizens of the United States of America.

The major events varied from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the constant threat of terrorist activities throughout this great Country of ours to the major natural disasters from drought, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes to the terrible fires on the West coast. The potential introduction of nuclear, biological and chemical materials into our great land by our adversaries and the results of these natural disasters has brought reality to the heretofore unthinkable and unimaginable. The current state of affairs and the environment has changed the lives of every American. These adverse conditions and potential threats only strengthen our resolve.

In the face of these many problem areas, now is the time to pause and reflect upon our many blessings. We are fortunate to be living in a time and place where we can make a difference and help make this world of ours a better place to live. Let us be thankful for our family and friends and pause to give thanks for our many blessings. GOD BLESS YOU.

Respectively,

Delbert L. Townsend

Col US Army (Ret)

A Proud and Grateful Citizen

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