November 11, 2008, what does this day mean to you? Just another day off work or school, or simply a bank holiday?
Today, we remember the men and women who have served bravely in our nation's armed forces. It is a day to honor them for their actions to defend this country and democracy around the globe.
Whether you voted for the new administration or the past administration, you owe thanks to our military personnel who have fought in foreign conflicts (both past and present) to defend our country. Not to mention, your right to live in a secure nation and to cast your ballot one week ago today.
With the political correctness that has evaded America in recent years came the erosion of giving thanks for our freedoms. Often, many of us are guilty of taking our First Amendment Rights for granted, our right to assembly and yes - even our right to protest, for granted.
Today, is a day set aside by our nation's leadership to honor all who served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. This day is to remember those who served in the battles and those who served behind the scenes. Many who served in our nation's military conflicts gave up time away from family, friends and career. And, many who fought watched as friends were either injured or died in battle.
Perhaps, you have a neighbor or family member who served or perhaps you know someone at work who was in the armed forces. Well, then today is the day to appropriately save "thank you for serving others".
To all our nation's veterans, I salute you and extend my sincere appreciation.
Today, we remember the men and women who have served bravely in our nation's armed forces. It is a day to honor them for their actions to defend this country and democracy around the globe.
Whether you voted for the new administration or the past administration, you owe thanks to our military personnel who have fought in foreign conflicts (both past and present) to defend our country. Not to mention, your right to live in a secure nation and to cast your ballot one week ago today.
With the political correctness that has evaded America in recent years came the erosion of giving thanks for our freedoms. Often, many of us are guilty of taking our First Amendment Rights for granted, our right to assembly and yes - even our right to protest, for granted.
Today, is a day set aside by our nation's leadership to honor all who served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. This day is to remember those who served in the battles and those who served behind the scenes. Many who served in our nation's military conflicts gave up time away from family, friends and career. And, many who fought watched as friends were either injured or died in battle.
Perhaps, you have a neighbor or family member who served or perhaps you know someone at work who was in the armed forces. Well, then today is the day to appropriately save "thank you for serving others".
To all our nation's veterans, I salute you and extend my sincere appreciation.
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