UIL Honors Its Veterans

By Jeanne Acton | Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:29 PM

On the 11th day of the 11th month, just 45 minutes before the 11th hour, the UIL staff gathered to commemorate Veteran’s Day. Compliance officer Ed Stidham came in formal military dress. Lt. Col. Stidham served 25 years in the Army Reserve. His duties took him to nine different countries and about 30 different states. He retired April 15, 1995.

“Veteran’s Day is an unbelievable day,” Stidham said. “It means so much to me when someone puts out their hand and says ‘thank you.’ It’s an awesome day for military people and to be remembered is very special.”

Accounting officer Pat Lindsay also served in the army for 16 years. Supply Sgt. Lindsay worked all over the United States during her time in the military.

“This day is very special,” she said. Lindsay said the Ft. Hood tragedy struck home with her even though she is no longer in the military. “Those are my brothers and sisters,” she said. “It’s hard to understand, but you build such camaraderie in the military.”