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U.S.
Senator Sherrod Brown
Close
to Our Hearts
As
2013 comes to close, Connie and I want to wish you and your
family
a safe and blessed holiday season. For me, there’s no greater joy
than spending the winter holidays with loved ones.
Earlier
this month, I visited Liberty at St. Clair, a facility in Cleveland
serving veterans who have struggled with homelessness. One of the
many dedicated staff members I met there wore a necklace with a ring
and a cross hanging from it, gifts from his family. In wearing both
his family and faith close to his heart, he said “either way, I am
armed."
We
should all be so lucky to always be surrounded by the love of our
family and friends. But thousands of our brave service members remain
far from their loved ones as they serve overseas this holiday season.
I ask you to join me in thanking our men and women in uniform for
their service.
We
must always remember the services of their families as well. Our
military families have made tremendous sacrifices for our country,
and we should show gratitude for their commitments as they prepare
for a holiday spent without their loved one.
My
mother, a teacher, taught my brothers and me that you are never too
old to serve. It’s a lesson I’ve carried with me throughout my
life, and one I especially think of during the holidays. Service is
part of our country’s moral fabric, and especially in this season
of giving, we must remember to take the time to help those in need.
Whether
it’s reading a book to a child, picking up litter around your
neighborhood, or lending a hand to bag groceries at the local food
bank, helping those in need is what makes us a great state and
nation.
As
we look forward to a prosperous 2014, let this spirit of generosity
guide us to work together to better ourselves and our communities.
Together, we will change Ohio, we will change our nation, and we will
usher in a new era of productivity and prosperity.
From
our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
Sincerely,
Sherrod
Brown
U.S.
Senator
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