by Garrick Moritz, Editor
This year I was asked to speak at the American Legion Post #23 Veterans Day program. I was invited to speak about the paper and why I have been such a strong supporter of the Legion here in Garretson. Like a lot of things in 2020, it did not go as planned.
Because the event was canceled, and our community spent Veteran’s Day in their homes and hearts rather than in a public program, I will use my paper as a medium for what I planned to say at the program.
There are a lot of reasons I support the work of the Post #23 of the American Legion and Auxiliary here in Garretson. First, you might recall that they were supportive of me from day one, when I took over here, first as managing editor and especially when I purchased the business. Also, you might recall the work of Legion member Marty Luebke, which won a South Dakota Newspaper Association award for Best Feature Series, featuring stories of our Legion members and their service.
When Commander Rob Meyer called me to ask that I speak to the veterans, he said, “Clearly you came from a military background, just talking with you has told me that.”
Yes, both my grandpas and my father served.
Let’s start with Grandpa Bert Moritz.
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