VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R - Virginia) spoke at the Commonwealth's Veterans Day Ceremony and Grand Opening of the new Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach. Watch the ceremony in the video box above.
"As I look out over this crowd today, I see heroes, I see generational heroes, I see family heroes, I see an empty seat where I know a hero could be sitting. And we are all reminded of one truth. There are men and women from the beginning of this great country who have stood up and answered the call, answered the call to defend and protect our freedoms, answered the call to go to places far flung around this world, answered the call to stand up for those values that we hold dear. And today is a day where we offer one clear sentiment. Thank you," Governor Youngkin said. "Thank you for loving our country. Thank you for putting your life at risk. Thank you for being willing to pay the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for sacrificing your family's time. Thank you for sacrificing your aspirations, in turn for protecting our liberties and freedom. We are a nation that needs to say thank you more often."
Following the governor's remarks, the ribbon was cut at Virginia’s newest veterans care center the new Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center (JCVCC) in Virginia Beach.
"Hosting two Veterans Day ceremonies this year – one in Virginia’s capital and one in Hampton Roads – gives the Commonwealth the opportunity to honor and remember our veterans for their service and sacrifices,” Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Daniel Gade said. “We are especially excited to open the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach to provide affordable, long-term nursing care to veterans in Hampton Roads.”
Watch this video to learn more about the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center.
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