I am ashamed to admit that neither my husband or me have attended a Veterans Day celebration since our discharge from the Air Force in 1955 until this year. We found the event very rewarding and emotional. Although none of our children are in the military now, a son and daughter have served in the past.

There are many ways in which to support our troops here and abroad. Pittsfield is fortunate to have an organization called Soldier On where homeless veterans are rehabilitated and provided with transitional housing.

The government has not been able to help all the veterans in need so that Soldier On has been a blessing for them. We intend to support them locally and hope others will do the same.

NORMA PURDY

THOMAS PURDY

Pittsfield