Veterans Day originated November 11, 1918 at the end of World War I. It was originally Armistice Day. Interestingly, its original intent was to honor the veterans who fought in World War I to bring about world peace. Since then, of course, the holiday has changed. Today, Memorial Day is the day we honor those who have died in service to their country. Veterans Day is the day we honor those who served honorably in the military, both living and dead, both wartime and peacetime.
So as we honor veterans today, I leave you with a few quotes from wiser folks than I ...
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." Elmer Davis
"When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?" George Canning
"It is the SOLDIER, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the SOLDIER, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the SOLDIER, not the campus organizers, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the SOLDIER, who salutes the flag, who serves the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." General Douglas MacArthur
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