Berta’s Briefings from Rep. Gardner: My New Facebook Page and Honoring Our Veterans

I just wanted to let you know that I just set up a Legislative Facebook page to give you updates on the latest legislative issues and community happenings. If you are using Facebook, I urge you to send me your comments and ideas at www.facebook.com/bertagardner. This is just one other way to communicate with me. I look forward to hearing from you! Tomorrow we mark the solemn national holiday of Veterans Day to honor all those men and women who have served to protect our country. Many people of my generation have parents who served in World War II but there are not many who can say “My mama was a marine.” Also, when my dad served as a navigator in the South Pacific he was one of the youngest lieutenants in the US Air Force.
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Rep. Kerttula’s Juneau Newsletter: Recognizing Our Veterans

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the legacy of service and sacrifice these fine men and women have made for our country. The American Legion Auke Pay Post 25 is sponsoring a Veterans Day ceremony Friday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Centennial Hall. U.S. Coast Guard Commander Matt Jones will be the guest speaker and the 17th District Coast Guard Color Guard will be presenting the colors. Over the years, I have had the profound honor to meet, work with and become friends with many outstanding veterans. Below you will find just some of their pictures. Thank you for reading my newsletter. I enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write or email.
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