SargeDiesel
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Veterans Day is a day of celebration and recognition. But in some ways, it is a solemn one. Originally observed as Armistice Day, the 11th day of the 11th month marked the anniversary of the end of World War I and honored its fallen. As our country and much of the world mourned, there remained a desperate glimmer of hope that the Great War could indeed be “the war to end all wars.”
Of course, we know that it wasn’t. World War II followed less than two decades later. Then the Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf War. It was only two years ago that we ended America’s longest war—the war in
Afghanistan. As war and conflict continued, so too did the courage and sacrifice of American men and women who defended our nation and its interests. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice. In 1954, as a result of the years long campaign led by World War II veteran Raymond Weeks, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a day to commemorate
all veterans of all wars and eras—past, present and future; living and dead. While the hope of a world without war faded and we continued to mourn our fallen, November 11 became a day of celebration and gratitude.
And so, on this 69th Veterans Day, I am grateful to be to honor all the veterans who came before me, those who stood alongside me and those who will
came after me.
To all veterans, thank you. Your service
and sacrifice represent the best of us and the best of America. I salute you and appreciate the great costs that often come with serving.
Please take a moment to acknowledge those
families who have helped shoulder the weight of war and the burdens of sacrifice. To the mothers, fathers,
spouses and children of our military men and women— thank you.
Veterans Day is a time when we remind our fellow Americans to stop and say thank you to those who served. Those simple words are important, but they are
just the beginning. I encourage you, whether civilian or veteran, to dig deeper. Ask questions. Listen. Take an interest in the experiences and sacrifices of those who allow us to live out our own stories in a country that is safe and free. Doing so is more powerful than you know.
This Veterans Day, let’s celebrate what we can
accomplish when we come together. Let’s recognize that service doesn’t end in the military and that “thank
you” is just the beginning of gratitude.
So please, lend an ear to the veterans in your
community, celebrate the time and efforts of those who served.
Thank you for taking the time to honor our veterans on Veterans Day. God bless you all, bless our veterans and bless the United States of America.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY !
(I'm not the originator, but I edited to suit my sentiment...)
Of course, we know that it wasn’t. World War II followed less than two decades later. Then the Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf War. It was only two years ago that we ended America’s longest war—the war in
Afghanistan. As war and conflict continued, so too did the courage and sacrifice of American men and women who defended our nation and its interests. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice. In 1954, as a result of the years long campaign led by World War II veteran Raymond Weeks, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a day to commemorate
all veterans of all wars and eras—past, present and future; living and dead. While the hope of a world without war faded and we continued to mourn our fallen, November 11 became a day of celebration and gratitude.
And so, on this 69th Veterans Day, I am grateful to be to honor all the veterans who came before me, those who stood alongside me and those who will
came after me.
To all veterans, thank you. Your service
and sacrifice represent the best of us and the best of America. I salute you and appreciate the great costs that often come with serving.
Please take a moment to acknowledge those
families who have helped shoulder the weight of war and the burdens of sacrifice. To the mothers, fathers,
spouses and children of our military men and women— thank you.
Veterans Day is a time when we remind our fellow Americans to stop and say thank you to those who served. Those simple words are important, but they are
just the beginning. I encourage you, whether civilian or veteran, to dig deeper. Ask questions. Listen. Take an interest in the experiences and sacrifices of those who allow us to live out our own stories in a country that is safe and free. Doing so is more powerful than you know.
This Veterans Day, let’s celebrate what we can
accomplish when we come together. Let’s recognize that service doesn’t end in the military and that “thank
you” is just the beginning of gratitude.
So please, lend an ear to the veterans in your
community, celebrate the time and efforts of those who served.
Thank you for taking the time to honor our veterans on Veterans Day. God bless you all, bless our veterans and bless the United States of America.
HAPPY VETERANS DAY !
(I'm not the originator, but I edited to suit my sentiment...)
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