The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Today marks our annual celebration of the men and women who so selflessly served the country as members of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day is an important holiday, and one that every freedom-loving American should acknowledge.

Sometimes it's easy to ignore occasions like this one. People are busy, work is hectic and there's just simply too much else going on. However, all of those excuses seem futile when you really stop and think about it. Our veterans gave us a commitment that's almost impossible to fathom. They sacrificed time, safety, emotional well-being and many other thi...