Tag: Veterans Day
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Where Are The Heroes?
photo courtesy of Eric Wiser on Unsplash Because the armistice that ended World War 1 happened on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, November 11 was officially labeled as Veterans’ Day in 1954 by President Dwight Eisenhower. Its purpose was to honor all men and women who had…
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What Makes A True Hero?
When our grands were younger, they had a fascination with being part of the military, protecting their country, proud of being Americans. In a local parade, our boys, plus friends, created a make-believe tank, dressed as Army Rangers–or what they thought Rangers looked like–with Nerf guns to show the lengths they were willing to go…
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To Remember Is The Value
On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour in 1918, World War 1 ended. It was to be the war to end all wars. A celebration of all who fought then began on November 11, 1938. Then World War II broke out. We can’t seem to avoid war. Shortly after World…
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Heroes Count The Cost
Veterans Day was yesterday. A day of special recognition for us growing up, we always got the day off school. Many of our parents had chosen to fight in wars because patriotism was a high value, taught to and caught by us kids. Freedom was a topic of great pride and appreciation in our family.…
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