Veterans Day is fast approaching. I have been blessed to be included on not one, but TWO, Veterans Day events. I am honored and humbled to do so.
President Wilson said, "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…"
It was originally Armistice Day and originally celebrated only Veterans of WWI. It has since been changed to Veterans Day and honors all veterans. It is a wonderful day to seek out and thank those folks who have given and/or lost so much in the pursuit of your freedoms. We are a powerful nation; but only as powerful as we give our soldiers credit for. They deserve it all!
I am also blessed to have had many veterans in my family: Grandpa, Calvin, Alfred, Alfonso, Salvatore, Billy, Jimmy, Skip, and Nick; in addition to some uncles, and folks, like Lenny, who have become family, too. You stepped up to a task that was not required. You did it out of patriotism and love of country. God bless you!
And God bless our troops!
Local folks . . . Palm Harbor Middle School does an absolutely incredible ceremony on November 11th at 9:45 am and 10:45 am. Parking is at a premium, but I would highly recommend attending. It is truly a beautiful service.
Regional folks . . . Applebee's provides free meals to Veterans on Veterans Day. What a fabulous way to acknowledge such incredible people. Thanks, Applebee's, for honoring our Vets!
Be sure to thank a Veterans on Veterans Day . . . and always!
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