Veteran shows solid support for the president

To the editor:

This is a letter I wrote to President Bush:

I am a resident at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. I came to this facility in October after suffering a major stroke. I was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and went to school in Sikeston, Mo. After graduation from Southeast Missouri State University, I served with the U.S. Marines Corps as a captain. I attended Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and practiced law in Sikeston for many years.

I am writing to you because of my concern for our great country. Being a Marine, I can tell you of the pride I have for this blessed nation. We have accomplished so much in our short history. We could not have done it without God watching over us and guiding us on our journey, and not without the sacrifice of many brave soldiers.

I know you, as our president, have lain awake many nights contemplating our future as a leader of the free world. I want you to know you have my unswerving patriotic support in this recent difficult decision you have made. I know this is not a decision made lightly. All of the factors have been weighed carefully again and again.

We all need to support our troops and the families they leave behind during this difficult time. I support you 100 percent in your actions and will keep you and my country in my prayers.

KEN DEMENT

Cape Girardeau