After I had completed my enlistment in 1992, I returned to Des Moines and joined Beaverdale VFW Post #9127. It was one of the largest VFW posts in the state of Iowa and largely comprised, at the time, World War II veterans. It is the same reason that I can never kneel for our flag, protest our anthem, or refuse to say the pledge. Showing respect for the symbols of our country is a display of our gratitude for the sacrifice of the people who have served in uniform. He has been commander of his VFW Post #9127, president of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, and chairman of the Republican Party of Polk County.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 11, 2021 10:52 UTC