In Their Words

Local Veterans Tell Their Stories

Tales of service and bravery from veterans who are residents of
Pennsylvania’s 43rd Legislative District
“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is
to the vigilant, the active, the brave... “
-Patrick Henry

Dear Friends,

This book contains tales of local men and women who are truly “the
vigilant, the active, the brave.” These veterans have served our country
with honor. This project of compiling their tales is simply a small act
of offering them honor as well.

Putting their stories in print is so important...for it’s simply necessary

for all of us to remember. Ronald Reagan once said, “We remember those
who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember
those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of
them in the line of duty, though it never was.”

May this group of stories inspire you as much as they have me. And let
us always remember that freedom has been secured and continues to be
defended by our bigilant, active and brave armed forces.

May God bless our veterans, our military and our great country.

With gratitude and respect,

Scott W. Boyd
State Representative
43rd Legislative District
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania