November 8, 2025 Issue, Page 17 of 20

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The Elk City News SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • 3B Honoring Those Who Served By Sheryl Ponce who pledges to give his/her life so I can live my life with the freedoms I Although Veterans Day comes enjoy each and every day. once a year, the time to honor the Sometimes I complain about the brave men and women of the ser- stresses of life, but I am fortunate to vice comes every day with the inter- say I can change those stressors be- actions you have with veterans. Each cause of the very special person who May, veterans gather at the Elk City has said, “I want to serve. I want to Veterans’ Memorial at the Elk City be an American who fights for the Cemetery to pay tribute to those lives of others.” who lost their lives through the ded- Could I be one of those indi- ication to our country. It seems as viduals who has given up my own though honoring each person who personal freedoms to give that dedicates his or her life to fight for freedom for others? Probably not. the freedoms we enjoy each day as I do not have the skills, talent, or we want. The freedom to do what we gifts that would give myself to our want and when we want to do it is country and community. I value forgotten in the hustle and bustle of those who do. I respect everyone our lives. who has made the life chang- On Veterans’ Day, as well as Me- ing decision to become a part of morial Day, we formally give thanks American history and defend my to the brave and honorable soldiers. life and freedom. It is a special person who is able to Veterans Day should not be one swear into any branch of the mili- day a year, but every day of the year. tary. Are they recognized enough or Thank you for your service, I salute honored enough? To me it is never you, and I value what you have given enough to say thank you to someone to me. We want to thank all our service members Bring in your Veteran for a good meal! past and present for their service. Come in for lunch or dinner with us! Fre d‘s 210 2103 S. Main Street, Elk City, OK Steakhouse 2107 S. Main Street, Elk City• 580-243-2100 580-225-3463 E www.boomtowngrill.net www.fredsteakhouseok.com