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Fulfill promises made to GI’s

More than 30,000 veterans reside in Manatee County, and there are numerous services that local organizations provide in an effort to help local vets.
More than 30,000 veterans reside in Manatee County, and there are numerous services that local organizations provide in an effort to help local vets. Herald file photo

Are “we” small enough to fail our GI’s?

“We” have bailed out big banks, too big to fail ...

“We” have bailed out big automotive corporation, too big to fail ...

As Americans, let’s not be so small to fail our GI’s who have sacrificed life and limb in protection of our country.

Contact your elected officials and remind them of their promises to protect our Constitution and our citizens.

Ed Cavazos

Bradenton Beach

This story was originally published November 7, 2016 at 5:12 PM with the headline "Fulfill promises made to GI’s."

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