Lexington Veteran's Day celebration 11.11.20

Lexington leaders held a virtual ceremony honoring Veteran's Day.

Abc 36 news white community honors veterans lexington in a virtual ceremony today, lexington and kentucky leaders praised the work veterans have done in peace and in war.

They say... while the country has provided benefits, it's not enough to fully repay their debt, especially with suicide and depression an increasing problem for veterans today.

They also say... while their service has been invaluable.... it remains needed more now than ever.

L3: abc 36 news white mayor linda gorton lexington department of veteran affairs linda gorton: "we need the leadership skills you developed in the military now more than ever, as our city and our nation struggle with this dangerous pandemic."

Susan lamb:"to all of our veterans, know this, we are with you.

You do not carry your burdens alone.

As a nation, we stand ready to help you shoulder that load with the compassion and support of the american people."

Dean stoops/department of veterans affairs "we will neither fail nor forsake our vets, you courageous americans who put on uniforms have carried our liberty on your shoulders."

L3: abc 36 news white community honors veterans lexington the event also included a musical performance from whit whitaker, of the