It's Veterans Day. Please join me in paying tribute to those among us with the courage to lay their lives on the line if need be to protect the freedoms all of us cherish and enjoy.
Though my colleagues have posted similar columns on these pages of late, in my opinion, you can never, ever thank them too much.
As my grandson, soon to be 18, wrote a few years ago...
Every year on November 11th the United States honors those who have served in our armed forces. The holiday originally marked the anniversary of the Armistice between the Allies and Germany. The signing effectively ended all fighting in World War I. However, in 1954 Congress approved a name change from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. This was done as a tribute to honor and thank all veterans of all wars. On Veterans Day it is encouraged to fly flags at full staff in observance of the holiday. In addition, if you see a veteran be sure to thank them for their service.
At this time, we would like to have a moment of silence to honor all the service men and women who have died.
Thanks, Brett. I couldn't have said it better myself.
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Great post, Margo. Your grandson is a terrific writer. Very eloquent.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane. He takes after his grandma. LOL
DeleteWell said, Brett! Thanks for the tribute!
ReplyDeleteI'll let him know, Rolynn. He's very smart you know. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLovely tribute!
ReplyDeleteYour thoughtful grandson said it so well. This is one day a year we set aside time to think about our veterans. Would that we thought about them every day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! We all need to remember the brave men and women who step to defend our freedoms.
ReplyDeleteI agree, we definitely can never thank them enough. I love what your grandson wrote. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jannine. Glad you liked it.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of my grandson. He is a very caring and thoughtful, almost, adult. You're right. Thanking them every day would be nice.
ReplyDeleteLovely post! Your grandson said it very well. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteMany, many step up, Alina. Thank goodness for that.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ally. I'll let him know. He's here today with me visiting.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darcy. Brett does have a way with words, a good way with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder Margo. And I'm pleased to see the younger generation keeps this holiday in mind as well.
ReplyDeleteIt is gratifying to know the younger generation still honors veterans as much as the rest of us. Always happy to share, Andi.
ReplyDeleteNice post, Margo. I think it's important we pass on the meaning of today's date to the younger generations. Sounds like your grandson knows! Thank him for honoring all those we have and do serve our country. I have a nephew in the Army and a great nephew who is a proud Marine. I know how much it means to their families that their service is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lucy. I was really proud of the fact he wrote that piece. It’s one he read over the PA system at school. Thank your nephew and great nephew for their service for me. I have such respect for those who serve.
ReplyDeleteYour grandson said it perfectly, Margo! I'm sorry I'm late, but I do thank all our veterans and their families.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got here, Leah. Brett is pretty perceptive, and caring. I agree, we need to continue to thank all veterans and their families for what they do for us.
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