17th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Dodona Manor

Retired Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford speaks at the George C. Marshall Center's 17th annual Veterans Day Commemoration. [Renss Greene/Loudoun Now]

Retired Lt. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford called on veterans to take leadership, and American government to keep the promises made to veterans, during the 17th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Dodona Manor, the home of one of the country’s most famous veteran, Gen. George C. Marshall.

“Why is it really that we, as a nation, have such reverence and respect for our veterans? I'll tell you that I'm of the opinion that our commitment to our veterans is about one big idea. When you crystallize it, and when you really start to think about it, and when you really put your heart into it, it's about one big idea, and that one big idea is all about the unifying concept of leadership and selfless service,” Crawford said.