By Steffen Klenk
Area residents gathered on Monday for a Veterans Day Ceremony on the front lawn of Shore Medical Center. Over a hundred people attended the program, along with members of the American Legion Riders, medical staff, and the community. Local military veterans were honored for their dedication to service.
One of those individuals was Dr. Alexandra Buford, who shared her thoughts and reflections. Buford is an active member of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, serving each month as a physician at McGuire Air Force Base. She recalled the bravery and resilience of her colleagues, while emphasizing the extraordinary actions of military personnel who make up only 1% of the population. “When you meet a veteran, they are part of that (population); I’m blessed to have a long line of family members in that 1%.”
Over forty staff members at Shore Medical Center and Shore Physicians Group are veterans, each one receiving appreciation and support. Fred Banner, Chief Information Officer at Shore Medical Center, spoke about the importance of veterans and military personnel. “Freedom, liberty, and the lives that we live in this country are everything but valueless. They are invaluable, and only made possible by the sacrifice of the men and women that we celebrate today.”
