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On this Veteran's Day, I'd like to once again thank all the brave men and women of this Great Nation for protecting and preserving my freedom around the clock, all over the world! My heart goes out to all the families that have lost a loved one doing the same. I can't thank you all enough. Each and every one of you are HEROES in my book!!! God bless you all, and may God bless America!!! (Hmmm.... no American Flag smiley here)

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[miker]

Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Adlai E. Stevenson     

[StrokedRider]

Ooo! Rah! And today 11/10 is also the Marine Corps Birthday!

Semper Fi

[Lil-Bit]

 A BIG Thank You to all that have served & that are serving now

[Talon]

Veterans Day
By Taylor Weinman

 
Representing the red white and blue

The colors of our flag stand out proud and true.

The white stars on blue background with red and white stripes

Remind me of these veterans, who all risked their lives.

Just so the people of the U.S. could all live in peace and be free

These are the heroes that represent you and me.

They stood up strongly, untied as one,

And kept up the fighting until they were done.

And although some have fallen, and lost their lives in war,

We pray for each one of them.

And now that their souls live on forever more,

Above in God's hands.

They watch over our nation,

And give us strength to triumph over others with strong anticipation.

So every year, when this day comes by,

Think of all the veterans that while fighting, had to die.

And remember that they were people

With fire and passion embedded inside.

They die for this country,

So remember and honor them with pride

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The following is quoted from Wikipedia:

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting the President issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday; "a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day'."

In 1953, an Emporia, Kansas shoe store owner named Al King had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who served in World War I. King had been actively involved with the American War Dads during World War II. He began a campaign to turn Armistice Day into "All" Veterans Day. The Emporia Chamber of Commerce took up the cause after determining that 90% of Emporia merchants as well as the Board of Education supported closing their doors on November 11, 1953, to honor veterans. With the help of then-U.S. Rep. Ed Rees, also from Emporia, a bill for the holiday was pushed through Congress. President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954.

Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, replacing "Armistice" with Veterans, and it has been known as Veterans Day since.

Although originally scheduled for celebration on November 11 of every year, starting in 1971 in accordance with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October. In 1978 it was moved back to its original celebration on November 11 .

If you're enjoying the freedoms that this country provides Thank a Veteran.

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[Wrongway]

 Thank You, and Welcome Home!

[catahoula58]

  A Special thanks to all my Brothers and Sisters of the Armed Services for your Past and Present Bravery in the Fight for our Freedom!  We Live in a Proud and Wonderful Country because of Those that Gave Some and Those that Gave All!  There is truly not enough words to say how one feels, but sometimes a simple Thank You and a Hand Shake is all that is needed.  With Respect and Honor and Gratitude please consider yourselves my Heros!   

USN 1976-1982

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