Guest guest Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thank you, all our Veterans. You have our sincerest gratitude and our deepest respect. May God bless and keep you. With love and appreciation, , Challis and family I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy. Philippians 1:3-4 A very good site... Annie's Veteran's Day Page http://www.annieshomepage.com/veterans.html VFW Foundation - Veterans of Foreign Wars They've given so much for us. Isn't it time we return the favor? http://www.vfwfoundation.org/ How to thank a Veteran on Veteran's Day http://www.ehow.com/how_4592410_thank-veteran-veterans-day.html The History of Veterans Day http://www.history.army.mil/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm United States Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Day - November 11 http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ The facts below, and more, can be found at: Veterans Day Frequently Asked Questions http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.asp Q. Which is the correct spelling of Veterans Day? a. "Veterans Day"b. "Veteran's Day"c. "Veterans' Day" A. Veterans Day (choice a, above).Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe but does include an "s" at the end of "veterans" because it is not a day that "belongs" to veterans, it is a day for honoring all veterans. Q. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? A. Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered on Veterans Day, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty. A complete history of Veterans Day, and why it is observed on November 11, can be found on the Veterans Day History Web page. Q. Why are red poppies worn on Veterans Day, and where can I obtain them? A. The wearing of poppies in honor of America's war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. The practice of wearing of poppies takes its origin from the poem "In Flanders Fields," written in 1915 by McCrae. Click here to read "In Flanders Fields." For information on how to obtain poppies for use on Memorial Day, contact a veterans service organization, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) or The American Legion, as a number of veterans organizations distribute poppies annually on Memorial Day. You can find veterans groups in the Veterans Service Organization link on VA's Veterans Day web page. Veterans groups in your area can be found in your local phone book. Look in the yellow pages under "Veterans and Military Organizations" or a similar heading. A tribute posted on Babalu Blog, by Val Prieto at November 11, 2004 08:25 AM Thank you, Veterans. http://www.babalublog.com/archives/001160.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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