Remembering Our Veterans

Don't wait until November 11th as the day when all Americans salute the men and women who have served time in our armed forces. I encourage you to do so each and every day because thousands of these men and women have put their lives on the line during war. 

For many of them, not only were they very far from home for long periods of time, but it has been their first time to face combat up close and personal, and not just read about it in history books. These are the individuals who have risked their lives to protect each and every one of us, so it's important that we show our appreciation to our veterans. Especially take time on Veteran's Day to remember and thank a veteran.

Please take a few moments from your busy day to pause, reflect, and thank those who have served and are serving our country.  Although this site is dedicated to veterans of our Armed Services, almost every American family, many without donning a uniform, has contributed to the preservation of the ideals of the United States of America.

For example, "Rosie, the Riveter" served as a symbol of all those who stayed behind during World War II.  Many moms helped out at the Red Cross or USO. School girls and boys knitted  scarves, socks, and mittens for the men on the front, and collected milkweed pods for life jacket fill. From the American Revolution to today's War on Terrorism, many are the untold stories and many are the unsung heroes.

Today we ask that you remember all those currently in the service of the United States and all her allies.  While military conflicts are never easy to accept, neither are the denial of basic human rights.  Whatever your opinions or beliefs, RESPECT and HONOR those who are answering the call to serve their country.