District Update | November 11, 2018
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Dear Friends,

It's Veterans Day, and we thank all the brave men and woman who have served our country here at home and abroad. It is because of our veterans' sacrifices that we enjoy the freedoms we have today.

If you see a veteran, take time to say, "thank you!" I'm proud to have four veterans on my staff who work tirelessly to ensure our heroes get the care and benefits they have earned. May we always be grateful for the ultimate sacrifices that have been made for the liberties we enjoy, and may we never take our freedoms for granted.


Thank You, Veterans
Today, we are celebrating the centennial of the end of World War I - the war to end all wars. The armistice was signed at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, which we call Veterans Day here in the United States. 

Over the 70,000 Arkansans traveled over in 1917 to support our brothers in France and Great Britain. Two of those Arkansans were my grandfather and great uncle. The war changed and shaped their lives for the rest of their days. The poppy on my lapel is a symbol of remembrance for WWI. Poppies were said to be the first flowers to grow in the churned-up earth of soldiers' graves after the war as immortalized in the poem, "In Flanders Field." 

I am thankful for our troops here at home and our military partners who have stood beside our soldiers during times of war and in peace. Watch my video here

Morrilton Intermediate School's Veterans Day Assembly
It was a real treat to speak with such bright young students at Morrilton Intermediate School's Veterans Day Assembly as we honored our Morrilton veterans. I am always encouraged to see the next generation of Arkansans supporting our heroes, and I enjoyed having the opportunity to meet with some of these young students.

My Great Uncle and WWI Veteran, Ralph Brownwell Hill
Both my great uncle and grandfather served with distinction in WWI. My great uncle, Ralph Brownwell Hill, was just 22-years-old when he enlisted in the French Army Medical Corps. He volunteered for the American Field Service driving an ambulance in France during WWI. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre, valorous service medal award, for his “courage and military greatness” after helping to evacuate an outpost as toxic shells rained down.

After the war, he stayed to study in France, later returning to Little Rock and eventually forming Vinson-Hill, an investment brokerage company with my grandfather, Jay. For more historical insights, visit Pulaski County History Society

Honoring Our Vilonia Veterans
Tom, my Director of Veterans Affairs, was on hand today for the Veterans Day Patriotic Program at the Museum of Veterans and Military History in Vilonia. The day included a great WWII reenactment and a time of honoring our brave Arkansas veterans.

A veteran himself, Tom assists other Arkansas heroes get the care and benefits they have earned. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please contact my team at (501) 324-5941 or at hill.house.gov.


Julie's Sweet Shoppe 
For Veterans Day each year, Julie Sweet Shoppe opens its doors to veterans across the state. I have been fortunate to attend this event for three years now, and every year I am impressed with this example of our community stepping up to show our veterans our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice to protect our freedoms. 

Thank you for taking time to keep up with the work I'm doing on your behalf. If I can be any assistance to you or your family, please reach out to my office at (501) 324-5941 or Hill.House.Gov

Sincerely,


Representative French Hill
 
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