Veterans Day in Las Cruces

Las Cruces Garrison Flag

Las Cruces - U.S. Senate candidate David Clements attended various Veterans Day memorial services on Monday November 11th to honor those who've served our Republic in supporting and defending the Constitution of United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. David began his day flanked by supporters and veterans for the raising of the Garrison flag at Las Cruces' Veterans Memorial Park.  After the short service David was joined for coffee by Las Cruces vets to discuss their concerns and issues. Among them is healthcare including mental health, chronic homelessness, employment and the rising suicide rates among our young veterans returning from duty in the Middle East. David then attended Mesilla's Veterans Memorial Service with his son Roland where a crowd of 40-50 vets and their families gathered. 

Veterans for Clements in Mesilla

At the conclusion of the Mesilla memorial, David met officers from the local Disabled American Veterans chapter, elected dignitaries and new campaign supporters. New Mexico has a proud heritage of military service and continuing support for the mission of our national defense. When asked about his role as a U.S. Senator in representing vets, Clements stated that "The brave men and women of our military swore an oath to defend and support our Constitution and many have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in service to our Republic. It is one of my highest prerogatives to advocate for our veterans and their issues as they come home. They have given so much, it is now my duty to fight for them and their families here in New Mexico and our nation's Capitol"