Honoring and Remembering Veterans!

Today, Clackamas United pauses to honor, remember, and give thanks to the veterans who have served — in our soccer community, here in Clackamas County, across the United States, and around the world.

Behind every veteran is a story of courage and sacrifice: time away from home, missed birthdays and holidays, and for some, a cost that can never be repaid. Many of these heroes are the grandparents, parents, coaches, volunteers, and neighbors who stand on our sidelines every weekend. We hold close the memory of those who gave everything and did not come home, and we carry deep love and gratitude for the families who have walked this path alongside them.

We especially want to thank the men and women who are serving today. Because of your dedication, our families can gather on a Saturday morning, our kids can chase a ball across the turf with their friends, and our whole community can enjoy the freedoms and simple joys — family, soccer, and so much more — that are so easy to take for granted. To every veteran and service member: thank you. We are proud of you, and we are grateful for you.

An additional and heartfelt thank you goes to the families who chose to share with all of us a little something about the veterans in their lives in the video below. Your stories remind us that service is personal, and that it lives on in the people who love them.