Veterans Day

There is a cartoon I have seen the past few years on social media that has a young boy in prayer. The saying on the cartoon is this: 'Thanksgiving is the day we pause to give thanks for the things we have; Veteran's Day is the day we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have.'

Many confuse Veteran's Day with Memorial Day.  There is a difference.  On Memorial Day we honor those who proudly served and gave their lives on the battle field; Veteran's Day we honor those who served during wartime and peace time; Armed Forces Day we honor those who are proudly serving our nation.  

Veteran's Day many will celebrate by attending parades, flag raising ceremonies or other events. 

Many restaurants will offer free meals to veterans. Other businesses have discount offers. 

This year Veteran's Day will be on a Friday.  Friday has been designated in the past years as RED FRIDAY where a red shirt is worn to 'Remember Everyone Deployed'. 

This is a two-fold November 11th. We pause to give a big thanks to those who served; those men and women once called a solider, sailor, airman, marine or coast guard now all known by the same title Veteran. We will don our red for those service personnel who are deployed. 

On November 11th we all should take a moment or two thank a veteran for their service. Attend a local parade or event in your community. We should wear a red shirt for all those deployed. 

Until next time...A big THANK YOU to all veterans and a Happy Veteran's Day.