Veterans' Day/Armistace Day November 11, 2020

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

A post for All Americans
(several article and points of interest)
In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November Eleventh 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..."

Veterans Day 2020

You may already know why Veterans Day is important. You are the service members, veterans or family and friends...

Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.

This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.

We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. [attachment=1672]64449E58-BE89-41B4-B1FA-1141FB08DB43_4_5005_c.jpeg[/attachment]

God Continue to Bless America and ALL of we Americans!

 

[section10]

happy Veterans Day to all my fellow veterans
US army. 1969 - 1971

 

[monte]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you SS+G, Section 10, Chicago Days, and to all the rest of you who have served.

 

[Sherman Sheridan & Grant]

[quote="Monte" post=401336]From the bottom of my heart, thank you SS+G, Section 10, Chicago Days, and to all the rest of you who have served.[/quote]

Thank you Monte for your thoughtfulness
And let us include our grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends - again thank you Monte!

BTW my maternal grandfather (who lost 4 kids during the 1918 Influenza) fought for Italy in WWI as an ally of the US;
my Dad. fought the Japanese in Burma during WWII and came bak with PTSD, malaria and jungle rot. I m sure many others here have similar sadness from military service.
One of my West Point classmates died in Vietnam about a year after graduation in 1970; I thought about him often as we were going to celebrate our 50th reunion (cancelled of course)
Again I am sure many posters here have similar stories.

If we are wise and grateful, we need to count our blessings and appreciate our good fortune as Americans - all the shapes, genders, colors and creeds of Americans.

 

[duke]

A Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow brother veterans. Keep the torch burning.
USAF 1952-1956 Korean War

 

[monte]

[quote="Sherman, Sheridan & Grant" post=401339][quote="Monte" post=401336]From the bottom of my heart, thank you SS+G, Section 10, Chicago Days, and to all the rest of you who have served.[/quote]

Thank you Monte for your thoughtfulness
And let us include our grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends - again thank you Monte!

BTW my maternal grandfather (who lost 4 kids during the 1918 Influenza) fought for Italy in WWI as an ally of the US;
my Dad. fought the Japanese in Burma during WWII and came bak with PTSD, malaria and jungle rot. I m sure many others here have similar sadness from military service.
One of my West Point classmates died in Vietnam about a year after graduation in 1970; I thought about him often as we were going to celebrate our 50th reunion (cancelled of course)
Again I am sure many posters here have similar stories.

If we are wise and grateful, we need to count our blessings and appreciate our good fortune as Americans - all the shapes, genders, colors and creeds of Americans.[/quote]

You're most welcome SS+G. So heartbreaking to hear of your family's loss during the great influenza. My maternal Grandfather came over from Sicily circa 1910. During WW1 he enlisted and served in our Army. My Dad and Uncle Gene served in the marines, and Uncle Charlie served in the Army. Uncle Gene was a high ranking and highly decorated officer. At 92 years old(he and Aunt Marcia have been married almost 70 years), he still carries himself like a marine. On my Mom's side, her 2 brothers-Uncle Sammy and Uncle Carlo-both served in the Army. I have cousins, too numerous to count, who also served. My cousin Joseph made the ultimate sacrifice in Viet Nam. He was killed the first night of the Tet Offensive. Very very proud of my family's service to this country. Thank you for listening Sir, and much thanks again to you and your family.