VETERAN'S DAY

Very often we tend to forget those deployed.  Every Friday many will wear a red shirt to remember; this day is known as “Red Shirt Friday”. 
R…REMEMBERING    E…EVERYONE    D…DEPLOYED
It is the least we can do to honor the men and women who are proudly serving our nation.  But, while we remember by wearing our red shirts, we need to remember those who SERVED.  Men and women in the community, a family member, friend, neighbor, acquaintance or co-worker.  They no longer are labeled marine, air man, coast guard, solider and sailor.  A new title is bestowed upon them, VETERAN.  November 11th we set aside a day to pay them homage and say “Thank You”.  Ceremonies and parades will be held in their honor.  Many eateries will give veterans free meals and other businesses will offer discounts for the day.

There is a cartoon that is making the rounds on social media.  It is of a small boy bowing his head in prayer.  The caption reads “THANKSGIVING IS THE DAY WE PAUSE TO GIVE THANKS FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE”.  There is a set of dog tags and next to them are these words, “VETERAN’S DAY IS THE DAY WE PAUSE TO GIVE THANKS TO THE PEOPLE WHO FOUGHT FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE”.

A cute cartoon, but thinking about the words, it rings so true.  While we remember and say thank you to those we may see on Veteran’s Day, we all should not forget those veterans in the VA Hospital and Homes and nursing facilities.  
Veteran’s Day….twenty-four short hours to tell those who served with pride.  ‘Thank you’ is two words to tell them how you fell but we need to remember them not just one day a year but each and every day.  

Until next time to all who veteran’s HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY.