For the veterans all over the world

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A picture and a prayer for all Veteran's from all countries.

Happy Veterans Day!

Joe
 
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Remembering all the Vets from all the countries I have served with.
 
Remembering those who served to protect our freedom in Scotland and across the world, thank you again.
 
To all of my shipmates. Have a great day! We earned it.

To all who appreciate our service, know that we were happy to serve.

To all those who don't appreciate our service...We were happy to serve and YOUR appreciation is not needed.

Vince

USN 1984-1992 Desert Shield/ Desert Storm
 
Appreciate the time and thoughts taken in the thread...

USN 2000-Current
 
Chris of Arabia made the decision to lock the last thread like this for "political" reasons.

Just a short history of WHAT "Veteran's Day" is in America.

Veterans Day - November 11th

Veterans Day originally was held every November 11th, and though it typically falls on this day, officially the holiday is now observed on the weekday that falls closest to November 11th every year. It was first incorporated as by President Wilson as Armistice Day in 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI.

It was in 1938 that Armistice Day was enacted as an official American holiday. But eventually after WWII, citizens felt that the veterans of all wars should be recognized, not just those of WWI. So in 1954 Congress changed the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In America, the holiday now celebrates the approximate 2.9 million U.S. veterans with parades and ceremonies among other events.




So in reality, it stems back 90 years now to the end of the "War to end all Wars". As a result of WW II, it was changed to the current "Veterans Day".


Instances that while officially "Veteran's Day" on the US government calendar, has significant and deep roots to the world in whole.
 
Thanks for the history lesson and a special thanks to those that have served your countries.

Cheers, Joe
 
We need to remember the past, so it doesn't happen again in the future.

To the men who came home from WWII, our greatest generation, IMHO.

To the forgotten ones from the war in Vietnam, you deserve MUCH more honor than you have ever received.

To Veterans who served ANYWHERE in our Armed Forces AT ANY TIME, all US citizens owe you our deepest thanks and gratitude!
 

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