“. . . make sure the soldiers know they’re loved and appreciated.”
Latonia Stone, Staff sergeant & Iraq war vet
One of my favorite things about small towns is their traditions, and Morgan Mill, Texas (population 206) has a dandy. Every Thanksgiving for the last 20 years townspeople have gathered in the old rock gym at Morgan Mill School to eat turkey, enjoy each others’ company, and give thanks. Hundreds show up. A few years ago the townspeople started inviting soldiers from nearby Fort Hood to join them. They do it to say thanks and to make sure no soldier is alone during the holidays. In the army, where stress is second nature and the suicide rate is high, the small town welcome is a big-time blessing.
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