Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday to honor the brave men and women of armed forces, as they risk their lives to protect our own freedom. This day recognizes ALL those who honorably served in the military. It is to thank those veterans for their brave acts contributing to our nation.
This federal holiday is celebrated on the 11th of November. The date was chosen from 1919 in order to honor the soldiers in World War 1. Being that day in 1918 at 11:00 AM, Germany and the Allied nations reached a cease-fire. This is led to the end as many call the “Great War”.
It is to commemorate and thank those brave men and women who risked their lives to protect others. As they have all contributed in helping all the country’s citizens their freedom.
To those who volunteered as soldiers in battles, as well as in peace. Those who fought for our country deserve and shall be recognized on November 11th.
You can show respect and/or honor a veteran on 11/11 by:
- Saying “thank you”
- Donate to the USO
- Volunteer at local USO Chapter
- Acknowledge the soldiers who served our country even if they didn’t fight in a foreign war
- Placing flowers on the graves of veterans
- Proudly display your American flag
- Teach your children about Veteran’s Day and how thankful one should be for their service
- Display a yellow ribbon on clothes, car, or around a tree
- Attend a Veteran’s Day parade
I do not have any known family members that were veterans. Although I thank those who have served our country, they have all contributed and helped our nation.
I didn’t fully understand the purpose of Veteran’s Day before. Now I see how some veterans are unappreciated. I thank those soldiers that have served our country and helped in keeping our freedom
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