By Associated Press
Frankfort, KY – Governor Steve Beshear is calling for Kentuckians to "fully appreciate the sacrifices and commitment" of the state's veterans. Beshear spoke today at a Veterans Day ceremony where he paid tribute to the more than 330,000 veterans in the state and the 12,000 soldiers now serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Governor also announced that a bronze plaque will be placed in the Capitol to honor Kentucky's 59 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, including the newest, Dakota Meyer, a former Marine.