We are fortunate. From web sources: Official recognition of the end of the first modern global conflict -- World War I - - was made in a concurrent resolution (44 Stat. 1982) enacted by Congress 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. In 1938, Armistice Day became a national holiday. 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 Nation's 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 lieu thereof 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.
For our Brothers who are soldiers: O Lord God of Hosts, stretch forth we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and protect the soldiers of our country. Support them in the day of battle, and in the time of peace keep them safe from all evil; endue them with courage and loyalty; and grant that in all things they may serve without reproach; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Taken from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer) Thank you for your service. Have a great Veteran's Day! DaDakota
I would like to add to DaDakota's prayer and honor our Brothers and Sisters who are now or who have ever been soldiers. We appreciate your sacrifice. Thank you.
To every man or woman who has ever served for our country - Thank You. To every man or woman who has ever died for our country - Thank You, We are forever in your debt.
I think the fact that this only generated like 4 responses is a very sad indicator that people do not care about the sacrifices that soldiers have made in order for us to live our lives in freedom. Sad !! DaDakota
Could it be possible that people chose to honor vets in some way other than posting on the internet? Why so negative?
I didn't even see this thread. Could you imagine leaving your family, career, home, everything behind, and risk giving up your life? (For the younger folk here, could you imagine your Father or older brother leaving, and you may never see him again?) It's really hard to imagine. Thank you to all Veterans from our family, and thank you to my Father and Father In Law. Visit Operation Uplink: http://www.operationuplink.org/
and in Canada...Remembrance Day In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. - Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army Lest We Forget
