Why is it Important to Honor our Veterans?
- Veterans fought for our freedoms and risked their lives whether or not we realized it or appreciated it.
- Without the service of veterans we would not have the freedoms we have today.
- Veterans have served ALL of us.
- Many veterans struggle to adapt to regular life, get lost in “the system” or become homeless once they get back from their service.
What is the purpose of celebrating Veterans Day?
What is Veterans Day?
- Veterans Day is observed on November 11 each year. ...
- On Veterans Day we also take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Veterans Day and the commitment and sacrifice of those who have served and those who continue ...
- Veterans Day is a day we set aside to honor those who have served, those who are currently serving, and those who will serve in the
Why is it important to celebrate our veterans?
- My sweet hubby, Dave, for serving in the USAF for 20 years.
- Our son, Tom, and his family. ...
- My brother, Michael, who served in Viet Nam in the 1960's.
- My father-in-love, Wayne, who proudly served in WWII.
- Our friend, A. ...
- Our friend, D. ...
- Our friends, D. ...
- And to all the veterans who have served and continue to serve to protect our precious freedom. ...
What are some interesting facts about Veterans Day?
When Is Veterans Day?
- Veterans Day occurs on November 11 every year in the United States in honor of the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 that signaled ...
- In 1954, President Dwight D. ...
- In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. ...
Why should every day be Veterans Day?
Every year Veterans Day reminds us of men and women who gave the ultimate homage to the nation, the precious gift of life, while in her service. It also highlights the challenges that millions of other veterans are facing on a daily basis in their lives due to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental illnesses.
Chad Labrie
Labrie is a military academic advisor and served in the U.S. Army from 2006-2010.
Colleen Kuplast
Kuplast is a military academic advisor and served as a petty officer in the U.S. Navy.
