VFW keynote speaker Amelia Carlson addressed the veterans and family members present at the Veterans Day event at the Bolivar VFW. Carlson reminded those attending that with each service member that serves the country, loved ones and family members are left behind waiting for their return home. Carlson spoke of the ‘unfulfilled contract’ between the veterans and government officials and encouraged those attending to show their support for veterans by writing to their congressmen and asking for veterans, the

Carlson delivers keynote address for local VFW celebration

Amelia Monroe Carlson delivered the keynote address at the Veteran’s Day celebration, presented by the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2949 in Bolivar. While her message certainly honored those who have served, its primary focus went far beyond that.

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