Huron Veterans Day Program
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HURON – Veterans from South Dakota and across America come from all walks of life, but share one thing in common: a love of country, Sgt. Zackary Campbell said at the Huron Veterans Day program on Saturday.
Although less than 1 percent of the population has chosen to serve in the all-volunteer military, they do so “because it’s necessary for the greater good and to keep our nation safe,” he said.
Campbell is a teacher at Huron High School teacher and a member of the 153rd Engineer Battalion.
He said more than 8,000 members of the South Dakota National Guard have been activated since the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001.
“Their service is built on courage, dedication and patriotism,” Campbell said.
He said it’s fitting that the United States renews its commitment to the veterans of the country.
“First and foremost, we owe them our freedom, and today, especially, we owe them our gratitude,” he said.
For 18 years, Jodi Jensen of rural Iroquois served in the Army Reserve and the Army and Air National Guard.
While in the military, she said she served her brothers in arms in many capacities.
Jensen said she never saw combat and doesn’t consider herself to be a hero.
Members of Wessington American Legion Post 110 post colors at the beginning of Saturday’s Veterans Day program at the Huron High School Auditorium.
Sgt. Zackary Campbell of the S.D. National Guard 153rd Engineer Battalion delivered one of the keynote addresses at Saturday’s ceremony.