VETERAN'S DAY -- NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Veteran's Day - November 11, 2009


The official ending of the World War I came on
June 28, 1919.
Later that year, President Wilson designated November 11th as Armistice Day.
In 1958, President Eisenhower officially changed it to Veterans Day, to celebrate all members of the armed forces, alive and dead, who have served our country.

The United States Military is perhaps the finest in all the lands. For all the hatred America get over her armed forces by the rest of the world, they sure are not afraid to call on the good ol' U.S. of A. when they need assistance in some conflict. Or the vaunted United Nations needs help in a so-called "peace-keeping" mission. Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters? HELL NO! You call the United States of America & her military that's who.

The men & women that make up our military are themselves PROUD to represent their country, our country; and we should be proud of them! This day of all others we have set aside especially for them, both living and dead to HONOR & REMEMBER them the best we can. The sacrifice made just to serve is worth remembering, but many have served in times of conflict & war sacrificing even more. . . many with their lives.

You cannot politicize that... though many try. Since the birth of our nation many have given so very much for us to become a free nation AND even to remain free. These people are special. We should remember them for doing what others can't or won't. When the rest of the world was near defeat the United States stepped in and turned defeat into victory. A steep price was paid in both world wars by the USA in our efforts to "help" our allies, just as in other wars & conflicts to come, but the cause of FREEDOM has always been a just cause for America when she is called to action. To bad our allies don't feel the same. (editorializing)

When you look back and see so many of our own buried in foreign lands, or coming home with the injuries of war you must remember them and their sacrifices today and everyday!! Active duty or retired, thank them for their service! They deserve it.
There's a quote, Don't recall who said it but describes these men & women of the US military perfectly: "Blessed are those who bring peace: they shall be called the sons of God."

As we remember our fallen heroes, take a moment to also remember those lives lost in the battles of our past. They have strengthened the foundation of our freedoms which are the envy of the world. We enjoy a freedom that is unique on this Earth, cherish it, the blood of our ancestors made it possible and those that serve our nation help to preserve it.

In closing I think General George S. Patton said it best. . . .

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."

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Those words from one of our greatest Generals, who led so many in combat, are words that sum up both Memorial Day AND Veteran's Day.

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If you serve in the Military now or in the past... if you have lost family or friends in service to our great country, may God bless you and keep you safe. And remember death is but the messenger, sent by our Lord, to lead us from this imperfect into the all-perfect, glorious and celestial world above, where God presides in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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The Regular Guy

John Q. Citizen

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