I am tired of hearing the phrase “thank you for your service” spoken gratuitously. There are far too many veterans who, returning from service, struggle with homelessness, addiction and devils we cannot imagine.
These veterans need to be helped, understood and stood by. If they fall, they need to be helped up. If they face the struggles and reach a point of exorcising the demons, they should be welcomed as a contributing part of society. That is the Maine way. If they can speak on our behalf, so much the better.
David Kilgour
Brunswick