On the occasion of Veterans Day, which is being observed tomorrow, Thursday, November 11, I want to express appreciation to all the members of our armed forces for their service to our nation. Their dedication and sacrifice for our great country are inspirational and sustain our ideals.
We take deep pride in all the veterans and military personnel taking courses at Queens College during the Fall 2021 semester, bringing a level of diversity and academic excellence to our institution. Queens College has consistently been designated as a military-friendly school and as a military-friendly spouse school. We are pleased to offer assistance through our Office of Veteran Support Services under the auspices of its associate director, Dennis Torres. These students exemplify the motto of our school: Discimus ut Serviamus: We learn, so that we may serve, and on this day, we recognize their service and express our tremendous gratitude to them.
Queens College has a rich tradition of service in the military. It was estimated that 70 percent of the pioneer class of 1941 served our armed forces during World War II. A memorial to them and their service sits at the campus Quad as a constant reminder of their sacrifice. Our students and alumni have continued to serve proudly in the military throughout our 83-year history.
The college salutes all veterans, and we offer our thanks for all they have done in service to our country and continue to do in service to the community.
