Geiselman in the York Daily Record
Retired Captain Sandy Geiselman, a member of SLDN's military advisory council, has a great op-ed in her hometown paper, The York Daily Record, about what it means to "honor every veteran" and the impact that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has on our communities.
"Now, more than ever, Veterans Day is a community observance," Geiselman writes. "As small cities and communities like York send their sons and daughters off to war, there is a bind between neighbors that forms out of concern for our extended family and appreciation for the selfless sacrifice of those who serve. As a veteran of the United States Navy who grew up and lived most of my life here, I know how meaningful Veterans Day is to many of you, and I join you today in honoring the service of our men and women in uniform and all those who have served in our nation's fighting forces."
"On this Veterans Day, however, there are many service members and vets you may not hear about ... because, like me, they happen to be lesbian or gay."
Geiselman, who served for 29 years on active duty and in the Reserves, goes on to say that, "This Veterans Day, we must all commit to honoring every veteran who has served in our armed forces and getting this law off the books. It is an unfair, un-American and unconscionable law to place on those who volunteer to defend our freedoms. And it doesn't just impact our service personnel. Its reach is much broader, and it impacts our families, communities and nation. Its repeal should be of concern to us all."
You can read her full op-ed online here.
- Steve RallsLabels: honor every veteran, in the news, veterans
-----11-12-07
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