It’s a day not only for those who have passed on, but for those who are with us still. He died in November 2013, one day after driving in the Oneonta Veteran’s Day parade.
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Britain, France, Australia and Canada also commemorate the veterans of World Wars I and II on or near November 11: Canada has Remembrance Day, while Britain has Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday of November). Then, in 1954, Congress struck out the word “Armistice” and inserted the word “Veterans” to honor American veterans of all wars. Since that time, there has been a trend away from business and school closings in observance of the holiday.
Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 with the German signing of the Armistice.
That is why Veterans Day is such an incredibly important day for America.
“If it weren’t for these Veterans, we wouldn’t have a good world”, he said. But more than just today, we hope honoring and respecting those who have served becomes a daily exercise, so those men and women who have been in uniform never have to question their nation’s thankfulness for that service.
The ceremony include a military jet flyover, oath of enlistment for more than 100 new recruits, playing of taps, and the laying of a ceremonial. And though communities across the country participate in this national day of recognition with parades and a variety of other celebrations, hundreds of businesses – large and small – also do their part to say “thank you” to our veterans. But sometimes people forget why this particular day was chosen to salute our military and all they and their families sacrifice for us.
This year’s display has grown from 20 American flags to include the Prisoner of War flag and flags from the different branches of service. “It’s one way you can honor their service”.
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In that time, many proud and courageous men and women have served our country, in times of war and peace, on battlegrounds and on the homefront. “So…just…just a big thank you.” . Therefore, we launched a Veterans Network early in 2014 to connect those who have either served in the military or who are interested in supporting veterans.
