Ottawa Impact

For nearly 250 years, Americans have defended this nation and the principles upon which it was founded: the belief that our rights come from God, not government… and that freedom is worth protecting. 🇺🇸

That freedom was never guaranteed.

It was secured by ordinary Americans who stepped forward in extraordinary moments. Men and women who loved their country enough to serve it. Many who never came home.

Today, we remember them.

We honor the fallen who gave their lives defending this nation.

We remember the families who carried the burden of that sacrifice. And we thank the veterans and military families whose service continues long after the battlefield.

President Ronald Reagan once said:

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”

Those words matter because freedom is not self-sustaining.

Every generation must choose whether it will protect what it has inherited.

That responsibility now belongs to us.

The people of Ottawa County understand the importance of loving and defending this country. We understand that liberty requires courage, responsibility, and citizens willing to stand for truth even when it is difficult.

America remains a beautiful nation because generation after generation chose sacrifice over surrender, courage over fear, and service over self.

May we never forget those who made that possible.

May God continue to bless the United States of America. 🇺🇸

Join Shane Winnings and Turning Point USA at GVSU’s Clock Tower for bold, honest conversations with students stepping up to the mic!

11am–2pm on Thursday, April 23.