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Veterans Day at Legacy Park in Mojave

by Cathy Hansen “As a veteran I had the privilege and honor to serve in the United
special to Aerotech News States Army and witness the fall of the Berlin Wall. As the wall shat-
tered, I saw hope restored for many as their freedom was reinstated
America’s military veterans were honored at Legacy Park at Mo- once again. The freedom secured by our country’s veterans that we
jave Air and Space Port last Thursday, Nov. 11. enjoy today should never be ignored.”
The ceremony was sponsored by the Mojave Transportation Mu- “We are the United States of America, a free country, a constitu-
seum Foundation, Mojave Chamber of Commerce and the Mojave tional Republic, and we have every single veteran in our nation’s
Air and Space Port. history to thank for that. We will never forget our brave veterans
Veteran aircraft were on the flightline for visitors to view. Dave and the sacrifices they have made to protect the United States of
VanHoy flew his North American T-6 to Mojave, Diane Barney and America and her citizens.”
Dustin Mosher brought their PT-17 Stearman and Todd Schultz flew “It is an incredible honor to serve as the first female veteran
his Vultee BT-13 over from Bakersfield. Al Hansen displayed his elected to the California Legislature and to stand up for our veterans
North American T-28B and 432 APC British Armored Personnel who have defended our freedoms and the constitution of the United
Carrier. States of America.”
Vietnam veteran, Leon Ryder, was the keynote speaker, Pastor Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner ad-
Charles Lowery, from the Heirs with Christ Church in Mojave, dressed the group of Mojave citizens in person. He said, “We are
gave the invocation and closing prayer and elected representatives here to honor, and to celebrate, and to commemorate all the brave
participated either in person or by sending a representative or letter. men and women who have ever served in the United States Armed
Aaron Falk, Field Representative for Congressman Kevin Mc- Forces and devoted their lives, and sacrificed so much, in defense
Carthy, read a heartfelt message from the Congressman. of our great nation.”
Falk read, “Our nation embodies the freedoms of its citizens. Vet- “We must never take this freedom, nor the veterans who defend
erans know this better than most. We commend the brave soldiers, it, for granted,” Scrivner said. “As proud citizens of the United
sailors, Marines and airmen who have answered the call to protect States of America, it is our duty to forever show our respect, appre-
and serve. They have protected our democracy and way of life, and ciation and gratitude to all those who are serving, and have served,
they boldly travel the globe to liberate and protect the freedoms in the Armed Forces. The men and women of the United States
of others. The noble duty to defend family at home and freedom Military exemplify all that is great in our country. Thanks to the
abroad is uniquely American, and we are so proud of our veterans.” courage, loyalty, dedication and service of our veterans, America
The letter closed with, “To all veterans here today, you are my will always remain a beacon for freedom and justice throughout
heroes. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service the world.”
to this great nation and to the families that stand by your side. May Mojave Chamber of Commerce President, Ted Hodgkinson re-
God bless each of you and continue to bless America.” membered many of Mojave’s veterans who are no longer living,
State Senator Shannon Grove sent a letter to be read at the cer- including Grant Frye, U.S. Navy; Ray Murphy, U.S. Navy and
emony, as she was participating in a ceremony elsewhere in her Richard Willie. He recounted stories of veterans of World War I,
district. Part of her letter read: “There is great courage within all World War II and Vietnam. Photograph by Laura Lynne
those who have taken an oath and made it their duty to protect our Veterans Day Coordinator, Cathy Hansen, introduced Mojave From left: Kern County Second District Supervisor Zack Scrivner,
country from enemies, both foreign and domestic. Their commit- Air and Space Port CEO/General Manager, Todd Lindner, MASP Cathy Hansen and Dick Rutan attended the Veterans Day
ment to the American Dream has never wavered, just as our support ceremony at Legacy Park, at the Mojave Air and Space Port.
for these heroes must never diminish,” See MOJAVE, Page 5

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