Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) joined students at Delano and Buffalo high schools to speak at their Veterans Day assembly. Senator Anderson shared some of his own experiences from his time in the service and encouraged students to understand the importance of their freedom that is so easily taken for granted.

“I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your freedoms – the privilege it is to enjoy your education, dream for your future, and look forward to all you will do one day to make this world a better place,” shared Senator Anderson. “Be wise with the gifts you have been given. Do not squander your freedom, but rather channel the strength of the men and women who have served and died for you. Do good work with the opportunities they have protected on your behalf. Take some time today to think about how you can support the veterans in your community. We know there are no words to appropriately honor their sacrifice, but we can pay tribute in many other ways.”