Before this day is out, 18 more veterans will have taken their own lives.
In point of fact, every veteran had two horses, and often took an entire string on campaign.
An estimated 6,000 veterans take their own lives each year.
The veterans took their request to the village zoning board.
When veterans took him out drinking, the group started downing shots.
But other political veterans took a different view.
Late in the day, several veterans took to the track in an attempt to qualify.
While stretching out, several veterans took his helmet - he had no idea they did - and hid it.
"We need to identify any obstacles now so that our veterans can take full advantage of this jobs law."
"You did have the choice, yes, and some veterans took it."