On Saturday, Clay County celebrated the service and sacrifice of local veterans.
County leaders say Veterans Appreciation Day is an opportunity to connect former military members with available services.
Clay County Commission Chairman Gavin Rollins explains, “A lot of times we hear veterans that have needs and concerns, but they don’t always know the resources that are out there.”
#RightNow: Clay County is honoring former servicemen and women at the 2nd annual Veterans Appreciation Day. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/c4ebKZWJtM
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) April 14, 2018
Air Force veteran Bob Brewster says resources is one of many problems that have been plaguing veterans for decades.
Brewster tells Action News Jax, “Nothing here in the United States served them. We weren’t prepared for people to come back without arms and legs, mental health shell shock, and battle fatigue.”
PHOTOS: Clay County honors former servicemen and women during annual Veteran's Appreciation Day
He says veterans need to be treated with respect everyday of the year.
“People take the military for granted. They look down on the military in a lot of ways,” describes Brewster.
Each cross has the name and story of a Clay County military member who made the ultimate sacrifice. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/5A78zzVYRE
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) April 14, 2018
Clay County leaders tell me Veterans Appreciation Day connects vets to resources within the community. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/YywGFOqpdg
— Beth Rousseau (@BethANJax) April 14, 2018
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