Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-06-09

make Il forever impossible, that another war
shall be brought about, which will cost the toll
Of life and the sacrifice of the billions upon
billions of dollars IN property less
entaiied by the last Worlds War.
And 10 you veterans of this war that are
within hearing today ] want to say that
proud country thanks you for the part you
played in the conflict, and its citizens are proud
OF you and glory in seeing you back with US.
There should be no distinction that the
war IS over between you who had the greatest
of all privileges in going the to do
your all for your country. between those
Of you who were less fortunate in getting into
the actual night over there. You were all will
ing, you we're all ready, you were all anxious.
and loving mother nation makes no distinc-
tion and that country which again saved
Dy your Vaior, VIII as IN the past make just
compensation to you for those services rem
dered in its time of need. and that compensa-
ton will not be in spirit of charity. but in
the payment of a just debt. The last census
report shows that on May 30th, 1919. a year
age there were the pension rolls 2T3,720
veterans of the Civil War. and that since that
time ard within one short year those ranks
have been depleted by 27,S56. so we can see
that the G.. A. K. is fast taking leave, and il is
TO be hoped that the splendid organization of
the American Legion which you have formed
viii IN the future take care of the services of
this day, which are dedicated 10 the memory
OF the lives and work of soldiers. And in this
connection there is another organization that
We cannot and shall not forget. The w. X. c.
the women of which organization have for
today, so carefully, lovingly and willingly pre-
hundred MFeathPS.
which are now resting on the graves of the de-
parted herOs, and who have since the time of
their organization tenderiy cared for the wants
of the G. A. Il. and have sought to relieve suf-
feTing humanity brought TO their attention.
in way that only members Of their grand or
gauizRtiOn know how 20 do. And may il be
granted that the organization will be kept to-
gether by the daughters and grand daughters
of the present members, TO the end that the
same msy be perpetual. and extend its benef =
Gent results to the comrades of the latter
Z for u..H -
gether until not a veteran Of the Civil War re-
mains 10 receive its good will. They have de-
eorated the monument which We erect each
year marked ito the unknown dead" and the
same is dedicated 20 those who sleep meath
Southern soil in unknown. unmarked graves -
While it not their lot 10 be h0nored in life
by the people Of a thankful nation, yet they
must in those unmarked graves know of the
gratitude that the nation pouTs out IL them.
for their lives willingly and calamity give n
TO their country, the flag Of which is hOnOred
wherever civilization has spread its mighty
| influence. What sorrow and pain comes TO the
/ homes of their loved ones we cannot even real.
/ ize. but we can realize the pride and admira-
/ tion that those loved ones have for having
/ known that they gave their all for the saving
/ Of the Union. And on this day which a nation
/ has dedicated TO its dead here's, the living
should net be forgotten Soldiers of the Civil
war we do not forget you. Soldiers of the
Spanish American War we do net forget you
Soldiers Of the Mexican Way do not forge
you. Soldiers of the Worlds War we do MOI
/ forget you. To you and your comrades wheth
/ er living or dead, owe the rich heritage OF
our country's glory and freedom and the free
dom of the world. And 10 you soldiers of tn,
Grand Army Of the Republic. you. who cam,
through the conflict unscathed and you MAIN
ed and crippled veterans, we but feebly voice
/ the feeling which fills every loyai American
heart, when ask that the benedietion OF
heaven may rest upon you and yours w,
have decorated with flowers and flags III,
graves Of the dead. labor in which gratitud,
and affection Joined hand in hand. And nov
that We have scattered out beautiful tributes
! on the green turf beneath which rests theii
sacred dust, may We feel that the spirit which
once animated that dust, can never die.