As we pause to remember our veterans today, do we really know why we celebrate this day? Do we know the history of the day? Veterans day was formerly known as Armistice Day, honoring the official end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Armistice Day was officially declared a federal holiday in 1938. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor all veterans. Veterans Day is different from Memorial Day in that it honors all members of the United States military in both wartime and in peace. And, it is a day to remember the dead veterans and to honor and thank those veterans who are still among us.
So, today, when you see a veteran walking down the street, stop and say thank you. Because, well because without them would we even have the privilege of calling ourselves Americans?
Thank you to all of the veterans! God Bless you! Thank you, Grandpa Powers! Thank you, Great-Grandpa Miller. Your service has not gone unnoticed.
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