Horn told local veterans the ceremony is part of the Maine Veterans Services partnering with the national 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War to honor veterans.
Horn encouraged all Maine veterans to contact her office with any questions about their benefits. Horn believed many veterans who suffer from combat related issues are reluctant to access benefits they’ve earned.
She encouraged them to think differently, and not succumb to believing other veterans’ ailments are more deserving. She told them veterans are entitled to such benefits as doctor’s care, assisted living programs, and burial in a military cemetery.
“You didn’t have to be shot in combat to qualify,” she said. “You’ve earned those benefits, so don’t leave them on the table.”
She encouraged all veterans to contact her at the Maine Veterans Service offices in Augusta. Horn’s job is ensuring veterans access the benefits in both state and national programs. In Maine, her department is focusing on veterans’ employment, education and homeless programs. Full Story»