Saturday, November 11, 2017

A Veterans Day Tribute by Margo Hoornstra




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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20 comments:

Diane Burton said...

Great post, Margo. Your grandson is a terrific writer. Very eloquent.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Thanks, Diane. He takes after his grandma. LOL

Rolynn Anderson said...

Well said, Brett! Thanks for the tribute!

Margo Hoornstra said...

I'll let him know, Rolynn. He's very smart you know. ;-)

Jannine Gallant said...

Lovely tribute!

Betsy Ashton said...

Your 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.

Alina K. Field said...

Wonderful post! We all need to remember the brave men and women who step to defend our freedoms.

Alicia Dean said...

I agree, we definitely can never thank them enough. I love what your grandson wrote. Beautiful!

Margo Hoornstra said...

Thanks, Jannine. Glad you liked it.

Margo Hoornstra said...

I'm proud of my grandson. He is a very caring and thoughtful, almost, adult. You're right. Thanking them every day would be nice.

Darcy Flynn said...

Lovely post! Your grandson said it very well. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Many, many step up, Alina. Thank goodness for that.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Thanks, Ally. I'll let him know. He's here today with me visiting.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Thanks, Darcy. Brett does have a way with words, a good way with them.

Andrea Downing said...

Thanks for the reminder Margo. And I'm pleased to see the younger generation keeps this holiday in mind as well.

Margo Hoornstra said...

It is gratifying to know the younger generation still honors veterans as much as the rest of us. Always happy to share, Andi.

Lucy Naylor Kubash said...

Nice 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.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Thanks, 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.

Leah St. James said...

Your grandson said it perfectly, Margo! I'm sorry I'm late, but I do thank all our veterans and their families.

Margo Hoornstra said...

Glad 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.