Veterans Thank You For Serving
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words:
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”
Over the years I heard the following story many times. How my mother-in-law lived in Corinth with her mother while her husband was overseas fighting in the Great War. On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, sirens and fire bells rang out and she ran out of the house, not sure what was going on. A neighbor listening to her radio told her the war was over–fighting had stopped. It would be another seven months before the Treaty of Versailles was signed and her husband returned home.
In 1954 the name was changed from Armistice Day which honored WWI veterans to Veterans Day. This was to honor all who have served our country.
So, to all Veterans, I salute you. Thank you for serving your country and preserving our freedom. Click on the two links to learn more about Armistice Day and Veterans Day.
The photo is one I took at a National Cemetery and the verse seems to fit with a Veteran’s heart.
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Yes, the picture goes well with the verse. Where would America be without our veterans.
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Absolutely, Jenningsask!
Love the picture and verse. My husband served in Vietnam so I especially remember our veterans.
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I lost several very dear friends in the Vietnam war, Judy.
Thank you, Pat. I learned some new things. I sure do appreciate our veterans and what they did for our country.
YES!! The Scripture is perfect and the truth!!!
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Thank you, Barbara! I don’t know where we’d be without our Vets!
Thank you for the reminder and a bit of the history. When I lived in the D.C. area, I visited Arlington National Cemetery and other memorials honoring our veterans. When I lived in San Diego, I often had business on Point Loma, the site of the Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery. Solemn places fit for the honor of the men and women who have served, often to give the ultimate sacrifice as your Scripture verse says. One of the most moving parts of the burial ceremony, when it’s done, is the missing man formation.
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Tim, I’ve been to Arlington once and it was so…it’s hard to explain how it makes you feel. I’d like to go again to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the men who guard it.
Beautiful picture. Calm and peaceful. I just had an interesting thought about that verse. Just as Jesus laid down His life for anyone and everyone who accepts Him, soldiers and others don’t just give their lives for their friends. Think of all the spouses, children, and family members of those friends. They benefit as well.
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True, Edward. Today is a solemn day.