This entry was posted on 11/11/2011 12:54 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
Today, let us pause for a moment to remember those who serve, have served, and have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
At the end of World War I in 1918, Moina Michael, a native of Good Hope, Georgia, located in Walton County between Monroe and Athens, became an advocate for disabled veterans and decided to sell poppies to raise funds for assisting them. As a result, Ms. Michael was known as "The Poppy Lady" and the poppy became a lasting symbol for honoring veterans. To read more about Ms. Michael, please click here.
In 1969, the Georgia General Assembly designated the 25-mile (40 km) stretch of US 78/GA 10 between Monroe and Athens as the "Moina Michael Highway".
Whenever you travel this particular stretch of highway, please think about Ms. Michael and how she unselfishly served those who served our nation. You and I may not be a "Moina Michael", but the least we can do is thank those family members, friends, and co-workers who have served, or continue to serve, our great nation in the active, National Guard, and reserve components of the U.S. military.
That's it for now. Thanks again to all our veterans and those currently serving our great nation and have a great day!
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