As we approach the June 5 primary elections, Escambia County (Ala.) residents gathered on the front lawn of the courthouse Monday to honor the 175 men and women who died defending our country to give us the right to go the polls and vote. From World War I to the current War on Terrorism, residents risked early morning showers to show their respect to the residents who lost their lives in the armed services to preserve our freedoms. Many family members of fallen soldiers were on hand to pay tribute for the ultimate sacrifice.
