Tomorrow by all US calendars is Veteran's Day. It has been since May 13th, 1938 when it was made a legal holiday. November 11th was chosen because it is day the treaty with Germany was signed, the 11th hour; the 11th day of the 11th month. Today people still take time on that day at 11:00 for a moment of silence to honor Veterans and pray for their safety. However I ask is that the only Veteran's Day? Is it only Veteran's day when there are huge sales at the mall or deals at your local car dealership? And if it weren't for those things would Veteran's Day be just another Wednesday? Well I say if Veteran's Day is a day that we remember those serving and those who have served and we honor the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price for freedom then Veteran's day is many days of the year. Days like December 7th, October 28th, June 6th, April 12th, December 13th, February 23rd & September 2nd. Do you recognize these dates? Well I'll help. 12/7/41 the attack on Pearl Harbor; 10/28/62 the day the Cuban Missile Crisis ended; 6/6/44 the Landings at Normandy; 4/12/1861 the day the Civil War started; 12/13/03 Saddam Hussein was captured alive; 2/23/45 Flag raised at Iwo Jima and 9/2/45 Japan surrenders aboard the USS Missouri.
I had to look some of them up, so don't feel bad. My point is that we remember, care about and pray for our men and women in the military. No matter what your political views or stance on the war they need and deserve our support.
I would also like to say if you know any Veterans or if you see someone with a hat or license plate say "Thank You". If they are like me they won't know entirely how to respond; but whatever they say chances are it will mean a lot.
Lastly I say Thank You to companies like Cloister Car Wash, Golden Corral, Outback Steakhouse and Applebee's for making it a point to say Thank You. And "THANK YOU!" to all those in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard past and present. Thank you for everything you do, that allows us to freely enjoy each day.
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I have to share this with you. One time when my mother and I were at an airport on our way home from Las Vegas my mother and I saw two young gentlemen in their "civies" but they were carrying their dress uniforms... Upon seeing how young the guys were I noticed my mom (who hardley every cries) tearing up. She got up off of her chair and crossed over to the two young men and thanked them for defending our freedoms... those guys like you were a little shy but they shook hands with my mom and she simply said "May God Bless you!!" Ever since I was a child I remember my father getting emotional over our memorial day parade... I was too busy paying attention to the firetrucks to realize the impact that day makes...when I look at old family photos of my Uncle Dutch in Germany or my dad and Uncle Paul at boot camp for National Gaurd I understand why. That is something I always hope I remember to do... THANK A VET, active, retired or otherwise. I also try to thank our police officers... they are on the front line of defense whether some realize that or not. Thanks Kevin, and everyone who serves.
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