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                A friend recently shared something she’d witnessed in a local grocery store. She
                had offered her spot in line to a Vietnam veteran whom she’d just met, but some
                oblivious college students jumped in ahead of him. The lack of respect was still   the
                grieving her. It gave  me the opportunity  to share my vision, not  only for this
                edition of our magazine, but also my long-term hope for the city of Lubbock.
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                Last  fall,  I  was  at  the  At’l  Do  Farms  Cornfield  Maze  when  I  had  the  idea  of  a
                veteran-themed maze. The owners, James and Patti Simpson, were receptive, and
                the cover this year is the result of their enthusiastic participation. We hope the
                design “We Salute Our Veterans” launches
                a new attitude of respect for those who
                have served our country.

                We would like to see Lubbock become the
                friendliest city in America for veterans, but
                it will take more than just a cornfield maze
                design. That is a good start because At’l Do
                Farms is family-friendly and hosts around
                4,000 on any  given weekend during  the
                season. Education is the most important
                ingredient in effecting change, and it
                is most successful when it begins with
                children. As in past years, At’l Do Farms
                will host countless family outings, birthday
                parties,  hayrides  and  field  trips.  But  this
                year, they have added something special
                on Opening Weekend.

                On  September  16,  At’l  Do  Farms,  ABC
                Bank and Senior Link magazine invite you
                to join us for a Veteran’s Celebration. (See p. 19 for details.) All of the traditional (and FUN!) cornfield maze
                activities will be available, but you will not want to miss the added attractions. We have invited every veteran
                organization in this city to join us, not to fundraise but to educate. We have asked each group to set up a booth
                and provide an activity which illustrates how they benefit veterans and why it is important to salute them. We
                want to use this opportunity to instill appreciation in all the citizens of our area, no matter their age. We can
                improve the climate of appreciation, one family at a time, by teaching everyone to respect those among us who
                have served our country. Please join us - invite your friends, your family, your church, your co-workers. Veterans
                will get in free, and the first 1000 children will receive free dog tags, as well as make-and-take crafts. Veterans
                are also asked to bring a photo of themselves to hang on the Veteran’s Wall of Honor.

                One last thing - this edition is huge. We want to make sure we document the experience of  every area World
                War II veteran, while they are still among us. There are 28 in this issue alone. Several Korean and Vietnam War
                veterans have shared their military memoirs, too. This large keepsake edition would not be possible without
                our advertisers, most especially ABC Bank and At’l Do Farms. They have gone above and beyond to make this
                happen. A special thanks to Larry Williams and Katherine McLamore who have traveled far and wide to get
                interviews and document stories.


                We hope you enjoy the historical narratives, along with the humorous anecdotes. And please, partner with us
                in improving the climate. If you see a veteran, say thank you. And if you have children or grandchildren, (or
                college-age students), help them see the importance of gratefulness and respect for all those who serve(d) our
                country.


                                                                                                Erin Agee



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                           and stories and helping to Link us.  And thank you to the advertisers who make
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