Veterans Speak About Memorial Day: ‘It’s Not About Us’

Ron McCombs, retired United States Army, stands at attention beside The Brooksville Eight monument at VFW Post 8713 in Brooksville, Florida. Patricia Tolson/The Epoch Times

On Monday, May 31, Americans from sea to shining sea will observe Memorial Day. However, veterans are quick to remind you: “It’s not about us.”

“Monday is not about us,” Sergeant J.O. Batten, Commander of VFW Post 8713 in Brooksville, Florida told The Epoch Times. “It’s about the men on that wall out there. A lot of people don’t realize that.”