
There is a very profound reason that the Veterans Day
observation falls on November 11. It was on the eleventh hour on the eleventh
day of the eleventh month in 1918 that an armistice went into effect stopping
the fighting between the allied nations and Germany, ending World War I. At the
time World War, I was thought to be “the war to end all wars.” Sadly, that was
not the case. Many years and many conflicts later, our military are still
making sacrifices to “preserve, protect and defend” the freedoms and
opportunities that we cherish and yet sometimes take for granted.
In some way, we are all connected to someone in military
service; fathers, mothers, siblings, grandparents, co-workers, friends, family,
neighbors. Veterans Day is a time to say, “thank you” and show our appreciation
for their service and commitment.
To the more than 18 million veterans in the United States
and their families – “thank you.” As we say thanks, it’s important to remember
the words of John F. Kennedy – “As we express our gratitude, we must never
forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by
them.”
Happy Veterans Day.
Posted by MJ Thomas
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