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Show -N t W S- Covering what matters most Spanish Fork WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2007 - A3 Burners t Scnu Prut»| 423-2625 or 319-3867 a in SURGEON KEVIN MADSON k ASSOCIATES, INC. (801)37 Steve Hardman / Spanish Fork News MORE THAN A CLOTH: Left, Sgt. Dan Alvarado escorts a young boy at the flag retirement ceremony. Above, members of the 116th Charlie Company hoist the new flag at the conclusion of the event. Supporting our troops ceremony held last week. Members of the American Legion, National Small Talk Guard, Boy Scouts and community Steve Hardman members joined together on Wednesday night to pay respect to our nation's flag and those that The son of my friend is dead. Sgt. Nathan Barnes of serve her. American Fork was killed while Earlier that week, I overheard serving in Iraq with the 10thsomeone mention that the only ones Mountain Division. His father, interested in the event were old men Kevin, was my advisor at a Wood and scouts. Their comments were in Badge course several years ago. I jest, but a disservice to those who was surprised to see his image on have and do serve. TV, and shocked to discover why. Old men and young did attend. This man, who, in addition to the But so did the wives and families difficult task of helping me earn my of area servicemen — to honor beads, went out of his way to help what they fight for. Things like a young husband and father figure freedom: freedom to assemble out some of life's questions. together; freedom to write in an i independently owned newspaper; I ache for him and his family. And in light of this tragedy, I freedom to worship as we choose; reflect upon the Flag Retirement freedom to learn. Girls go national in essay contest The Spanish Fork American Legion Auxiliary sponsored an essay contest last fall which was open to students in the Spanish Fork area schools. Between 150 to 200 entries were received. During the winter, Yolanda Bass and Cassandra Gonzales were declared the winners of the contest on the local level and their essays moved onto the district level where they again were judged as winners. From the district level, their essays were then judged on the department level which takes in the entire state of Utah, Word has now been received that both girls' That is what theyfightfor. When our soldiers with Charlie Battery left, I visited with many of them. We spoke of their fears and concerns, which ironically, were not about the dangerous mission that lay ahead, but of their loved ones left behind. Their attitude about going to war was stoically simple: "Well, it's our job, isn't it?" It really came down to duty, honor and country. The men of the 145th will enter harms way because it is their duty. And because they believe that what they are fighting for — not some political agenda, but an ideal — is honorable and good and right. I have always said thgt America is not at war. Our soldiers are. Sixtyfive years ago, we were at war. As a nation, we worked together in a united effort — a war effort. Today, we put a yellow magnet on the back of our car. We are not, at war. But the Shepherd family is. And the Ludlows. So are many other families here in town. While he was preparing to leave, I asked First Sgt. Greg Ludlow what we can do as individuals and a community to support the troops. His answer was simple, and echoed by the company commander and others: help make sure my family is taken care of. Oh, and write letters. That's it. So how does one help take care of their families? The American Red Cross in Provo is a great start. Also, each unit has what is called a Family Support Group. Charlie Battery's is located at the armory on North Main here in Spanish Security Insurance Keeping you Jafe under any circunwtance. st 21 Century // ft Glass Cockpit DA40 Garmin 1000 Avionics Available for Flight Instruction & Airplane Rental no p of Spanish 290 N. 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I know it isn't much, but First Sgt. Ludlow assures me that it will be enough. I guess nothing is better than a letter from home. Except, of course, cookies. So how about it? Do we go to war? Or do we sit aside and watch a courageous few do what we dare not? Nathan Barnes gave his life because it was asked of him. How can we, who have been asked to give so little, fail now? Please support our troops. • We're like the caviar of hometown newspapers, (but without the fish eggs) •N E W Spanish Fork do you get it? |