Do you know the history of Veterans Day? Armistice Day (also known as Rememberance Day) is on 11 November and commemorates the armistice signed between the allies of World War I and Germany at Compiegne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of WWI, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. It has, over the years turned into a day that was designed to honor and remember those who have served. It has in effect, turned into a long weekend of commercialism. A reason to buy a mattress on sale or some new shoes.
Take a moment this weekend to remember and thank those you know who have served. Sometimes a "thank you" is all we ever wanted to hear.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class Elizabeth Baker
United Stated Navy
2004-2010
It is amazing how many people do not recognize that freedom comes with a price and sacrifice. Thank you Liz and your honey for serving our nation. Our prayers are always with those serving.
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I love that picture of you. :) A huge enormous thank you to you Liz for all you've done!
ReplyDeleteHaha love the pic! I should have found a pic of mine in my uniform to throw in my post as well :) Happy Veteran's Day!
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