Veterans Day-Thank You!
Nov 10, 2012 22:58:27 #
Thanks to all the members of the armed forces that protect this great country and its citizens everyday.Your faithful and honorable service is recognized and deeply appreciated.
Old Glory
Nov 10, 2012 23:23:15 #
Nov 11, 2012 00:04:57 #
Nov 11, 2012 06:27:23 #
Thanks Wizz, a group of us ol' Vets got together last night to celebrate the Marine's 237th Birthday and Veteran's Day
Nov 11, 2012 06:30:11 #
Nov 11, 2012 06:35:47 #
Thanks for the comments, sarge69 and tlbuljac!
The history of Veterans Day:
World War I known at the time as The Great War - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of the war to end all wars.
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the countrys service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations "
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.
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 holidaya day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nations history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible."
The history of Veterans Day:
World War I known at the time as The Great War - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of the war to end all wars.
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the countrys service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations "
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.
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 holidaya day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nations history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible."
Nov 11, 2012 06:36:28 #
angler wrote:
We are forever in their debt.
Yes we are, angler! Thanks for the look and comment!
Nov 11, 2012 07:28:53 #
Nov 11, 2012 08:22:18 #
Wizz wrote:
Thanks to all the members of the armed forces that protect this great country and its citizens everyday.Your faithful and honorable service is recognized and deeply appreciated.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 11, 2012 08:48:10 #
I head up a Vets committee for a seniors group I belong to.
For the last several years we've held a lunch party with some fun activities/games for the local VA day care facility. There are about 35-40 Vets in this program. The Vets, the staff and our committee have a great time at this event. We have this event around Veterans Day but in addition I'm proposing to do this at other times of the year too when a lot of these Vets are "forgotten".
Thank you Veterans as well as their families on this Veterans Day and throughout the year.
MACV Dave
For the last several years we've held a lunch party with some fun activities/games for the local VA day care facility. There are about 35-40 Vets in this program. The Vets, the staff and our committee have a great time at this event. We have this event around Veterans Day but in addition I'm proposing to do this at other times of the year too when a lot of these Vets are "forgotten".
Thank you Veterans as well as their families on this Veterans Day and throughout the year.
MACV Dave
Nov 11, 2012 15:10:52 #
Wizz wrote:
Thanks to all the members of the armed forces that protect this great country and its citizens everyday.Your faithful and honorable service is recognized and deeply appreciated.
we, the patriot guard, friends and family of the two men, both were Seabees who did the work so that this Memorial Stone could be set and dedicated yesterday
Nov 11, 2012 15:28:37 #
yes to all posts but -tempering it - the remembrance is to ALL the fallen, the maimed, the ruined.
Europe lost two generations of the bravest and best, that includes French, Belgians, the Germans themselves (the common grunts thought they were doing the right thing, their belt buckles said 'Godt Mit Uns")
Not forgetting the Anzacs, the Canadians, South Africans, the early Yank volunteers, my God, the number of families who lost stretched world wide.
We remember them all, and you should recall that, in addition to your natural National pride, which is also fully justified of course.
All of them, millions of them
Europe lost two generations of the bravest and best, that includes French, Belgians, the Germans themselves (the common grunts thought they were doing the right thing, their belt buckles said 'Godt Mit Uns")
Not forgetting the Anzacs, the Canadians, South Africans, the early Yank volunteers, my God, the number of families who lost stretched world wide.
We remember them all, and you should recall that, in addition to your natural National pride, which is also fully justified of course.
All of them, millions of them
Nov 11, 2012 16:05:26 #
Wizz wrote:
Thanks to all the members of the armed forces that protect this great country and its citizens everyday.Your faithful and honorable service is recognized and deeply appreciated.
Thank you for posting Wizz, we can never foreget
Nov 12, 2012 17:51:28 #
JohnM wrote:
we, the patriot guard, friends and family of the two men, both were Seabees who did the work so that this Memorial Stone could be set and dedicated yesterday
Wizz wrote:
Thanks to all the members of the armed forces that protect this great country and its citizens everyday.Your faithful and honorable service is recognized and deeply appreciated.
we, the patriot guard, friends and family of the two men, both were Seabees who did the work so that this Memorial Stone could be set and dedicated yesterday
Fantastic tribute!
Nov 12, 2012 17:52:12 #
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