Concerned Citizens

I probably shouldn't post this since it is almost a month old. I just can't get over the outfits the two women are wearing in the photograph. They are the most sincerely concerned people I have met in a long time. It made for a very interesting night.

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United States Marine Vietnam Veteran Wayne Wood of Central City discusses his time in the service and problems he faced afterward with Cedar Rapids sisters Mary Arenas (middle) and Paula Arenas Huber before the Circle of Friends for American Veterans began Operation United Reveille IV at the Knights of Columbus Council 909 in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, December 27, 2007. The Arenas sisters' father served in World War II and dealt with Post Traumatic Stress his entire life.

Veteran's Visit

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Arianna Johnson, 7, (left) and Paige Losch, 8, both in second grade at Nixon Elementary School in Hiawatha sing a song they wrote for Iowa National Guard Specialist Ray Ropa of Cedar Rapids on Friday, November 9, 2007. Ropa and Navy veteran Randall Chase of Marion spoke to the students to help them understand more about the military and veterans in celebration of Veterans' Day.

Veterans Stand Down

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Harry Rote (left), a vietnam veteran, and his son Carmon Rote (right), both of Cedar Rapids attended the Veterans' Stand Down in Veterans' Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids on Friday, October 5, 2007. The Stand Down is held around the country and provides services and support as well as food and clothing for homeless and near homeless veterans. Leroy Wegmann of Marion (middle) wanted to do what he could to help give fellow veterans a break by lifting their spirits and self-esteem.