By Jim McGaw

PORTSMOUTH — State Sen. Linda Ujifusa urged courage, decency, and unity as guiding lights for a divided nation during her keynote address at Portsmouth’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday, drawing on her family’s World War II history to honor those who continue to serve.

Ujifusa, a Portsmouth resident who represents District 11, was guest speaker at the ceremony, held at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5390 and co-hosted by American Legion Post 18. The event featured reflections, prayers, and tributes to service members past and present — but it was Ujifusa’s address that anchored the morning’s message of gratitude and remembrance.

Ujifusa, who serves on the Senate’s Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee on Health and Human Services, began by highlighting her committ

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