American Valor Quarterly Issue 5 - Winter 2008/09 | Page 2

Special Edition The American Veterans Center’s 11th Annual Conference From November 6-8, 2008, some of America’s most distinguished veterans from World War II through to today gathered in Washington, DC for the American Veterans Center’s 11th Annual Conference. There, they shared the lessons and experiences in the United States military that shaped their character with an audience of several hundred high school and college students, fellow veterans, and citizens interested in honoring those who have served. In this special edition of American Valor Quarterly, we share several of the stories from those veterans who spoke at the conference. It is all part of our mission to provide an outlet for veterans and active duty service members to tell their stories of valor, in their own words. Included below is a letter of support for the conference from the President of the United States: