Veteran’s Day

Once upon a time, a 17 year old girl joined the Army National Guard.

Her future DH joined the Army soon after that.

She served 6 years, he served 8.  But eventually, in 2006, they said goodbye to military life for good.  After 3 deployments, two wars, and living overseas, they decided to see what civilian life had to offer.

But they have never forgotten what amazing men and women they served with over the better part of a decade, and continue to support those who are still wearing the uniform.

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…”

After World War II, Armistice Day was renamed Veteran’s Day in order to honor veterans of all wars.  May we never forget the men and women who served in the past, and those who continue to serve our country today.

“Military service is a sacrifice borne by few for the benefit of many.”