Veterans from across the country are in Fayetteville today rememberingtheir service to our country. The celebration at the Fayetteville VeteransAssociation Medical Center is typically one of the largest in the area.Soldiers from past wars and even some who are in the service now come fromall over to attend, but the general public is usually conspicuous in itsabsence. Retired Army Sfc William Butler spent more than 25 years inthe military, and says the day holds special meaning for him. But, headds that it would be nice to have more recognition from the public.
Many of the veterans in attendance said they hope that, as time passes,those who do not serve in the military won't forget this country'shistory. Retired Army Sgt. Roland Narducci says those who enjoy a betterlife because of what veterans did need to be reminded of that.
But while the vets turn out for the day's parade, the public usuallydoesn't. Those who served our country in times of war say too many peoplelook at Veterans' Day as just another holiday.
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