May 23, 2024 3:40 a.m.

On Wednesday, Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress issued a proclamation calling upon all citizens of the county to observe Military Appreciation Month and salute Armed Forces Day, which took place last Saturday.

A County release said the observance is meant to raise awareness and encourage celebration and appreciation of those who serve or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The proclamation was presented by Commissioner Boice and acknowledged, “Throughout our history, courageous men and women have donned the uniform of the United States Armed Forces and built a noble tradition of faithful and dedicated service to our Nation, thus we know that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been purchased and protected at an incredibly high price – we can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those heroic men and women who serve, have served, were wounded, or paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our great nation”.

Commissioner Freeman presented proclamation certificates to a number of veterans and veteran supporters.

A copy of the video presentation can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment