A Legacy of Service: Veterans Tribute 2024

Описание: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Act of Congress officially changing the name of our nation’s annual day of remembrance, November 11th, from “Armistice Day” to “Veterans Day.” On October 8, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered the first “Veterans Day Proclamation,” which outlined the motivation for the change, stating in part:

“WHEREAS, in order to expand the significance of that commemoration and in order that a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation, the Congress, by an act approved June 1, 1954 (68 Stat. 168) changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day.

“NOW THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.”

This year, we join a grateful nation in remembering and honoring those who have embodied the values of duty, honor, and sacrifice while serving our country. In honor of this 70-year milestone, we celebrate, honor, and thank all of our own veterans, past and present, with this special video tribute.

McAfee & Taft attorneys and staff who served in our armed forces: Bill Andrews, help desk manager; Terry Barrett, retired attorney; Brian Beatty, attorney; Reford Bond (1930‑1989); Cynthia Chapa, paralegal; Robert Clougherty, attorney; Bob Dace, retired attorney; Brad Donnell, attorney; Ted Elam, retired attorney; Terri Factor, paralegal clerk; Gary Fuller, retired attorney; Bob Gilliland (1941-2021); Lloyd Hardin, attorney; John Hermes (1946‑2024); Rudy Hiersche, Jr., attorney; Frank Hill, attorney; Larry Huffman, retired attorney; Dudley Hyde, retired attorney; Eugene Kuntz (1913‑1994); Bob Luttrell, attorney; Stewart Mark (1915‑1993); Ken McAfee (1903‑1986); John Mee, (1930‑2023); Dee Replogle, attorney; Reid Robison (1944‑2021); Bill Rodgers, retired attorney; Patricia Rogers, attorney; Donna Ross, legal secretary; “The Colonel” Joseph Rucks (1913‑1988); Jack Sargent (1943‑2018); John Schaefer, retired attorney; Phil Sears, retired attorney; Jim Sharrock, retired attorney; David Stinson, retired attorney; Richard Taft (1913‑1999); Annette Torre, legal secretary; Pete Van Dyke, retired attorney; and Pete Woodruff (1925‑1997).