Happy Veteran's Day

[FightTheFuture]

To all my brothers and sisters.

[WildCard]

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"Thank you for your service," the phrase that's come to define how America expresses gratitude for its men and women in uniform, will be said, a lot.

But what does a holiday -- a single day -- really mean to the 19.6 million veterans it's meant to honor?

CNN asked a few of them. Their answer: Go beyond the holiday.

They encouraged a constant, creative and sensitive focus on veterans' needs, like improving access to jobs and health care, particularly at Veterans' Affairs facilities. On Monday the Department of Veterans Affairs' new secretary announced massive restructuring at the scandal-plagued agency.

But the most productive thing anyone outside the military can do is actually very simple and easy, they say:

Strike up a conversation with a veteran. Get to know one of them in a meaningful way. There is a wide cultural gap between Americans who have no relationship with the Armed Forces and those who've served their country. Closing that gap is as necessary as it is long overdue.

Here are five ways to connect with veterans all year round.

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/10/living/veterans-day-five-ways-to-help/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
THANK YOU!

[Uncle Duke]

To all my brothers and sisters.

Happy Veterans' Day to all who served.  We owe you tremendous graditude, and a heart felt "Thank you".  God Bless  all of you who have served.

[paladin1991]

It was a privilege and an honor.  Semper Fi. 

[Yorkshire pud]

The commemoration of millions of our war dead is one of sorrow. And we that live now, owe much.I fail to see any happiness in that. It's an annual event that sees fewer and fewer of our surviving soldiers, sailors, airmen and the ancillary services making those marches on Armistace day. But we will remember them. We must.

[paladin1991]

The commemoration of millions of our war dead is one of sorrow. And we that live now, owe much.I fail to see any happiness in that. It's an annual event that sees fewer and fewer of our surviving soldiers, sailors, airmen and the ancillary services making those marches on Armistace day. But we will remember them. We must.

While there is no happiness, as you say, for me, I do look back at my service amongst brothers and sisters as something to be proud of. 
I've been fortunate to not loose too many folks.  But I do remember.  It's not a day off fm work. It's not BBQ's and parties.

It's a day of remembrance.

[pate]

I was thinking, if they'd actually gotten 'home by Christmas' or whatever it was people were saying/thinking at the start of the great war, today might have been the 100th anniversary of the end of that...

My mom woke me up one morning on Nov 11th a few years ago to take me to Olive Garden for the free lunch or whatever they were serving...  I appreciated the gesture, but would have rather have had the sleep...

Thanks to all who have served!  (Even if it wasn't 'Murica!)

[Gabor Sweden751110]

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World War I, "the war to end all wars," ended Nov. 11, 1918: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Day after my birth day

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i have full respect for ded people ,,,  and any life are on is world ... 

[Juan]

The commemoration of millions of our war dead is one of sorrow. And we that live now, owe much.I fail to see any happiness in that. It's an annual event that sees fewer and fewer of our surviving soldiers, sailors, airmen and the ancillary services making those marches on Armistace day. But we will remember them. We must.

In the US we honor the war dead on Memorial Day.  In most states Memorial Day precedes WWI.  November 11 was remembered as Armistice Day - until after WWII, when it was changed to Veteran's Day to honor all veterans.  That's why it is a happier day than in the eUK.

[Yorkshire pud]

In the US we honor the war dead on Memorial Day.  In most states Memorial Day precedes WWI.  November 11 was remembered as Armistice Day - until after WWII, when it was changed to Veteran's Day to honor all veterans.  That's why it is a happier day than in the eUK.

Forgive me obviously missing something; but how does it make it happier?

[Juan]

Because it honors live veterans, not dead ones.

[Yorkshire pud]

Because it honors live veterans, not dead ones.

We also honour our live ones too. And the maimed. But I still fail to see how that makes it happy.

[FightTheFuture]

Veteran`s Day is celebratory. A special day for the folks that served. A time when many veterans get together and enjoy libations and fine tobacco and BBQ.


Memorial Day, on the other hand, is day for solemn remembrance for those that gave everything.

Completely different days.


I urge ALL my fellow vets to have a nice time today. Enjoy the freedom you have helped protect. This is YOUR day. YOU deserve it! Enjoy!

[maureen]

i was read is on my mobile ...  from ,,  my wc room )) in morning ,,

Think you know everything about Veterans Day? Try this quiz.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/11/10/think-you-know-everything-about-veterans-day-try-this-quiz/?tid=sm_fb


World War I, "the war to end all wars," ended Nov. 11, 1918: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Day after my birth day

....

i have full respect for ded people ,,,  and any life are on is world ...

we remember all who serve!!
... and happy birthday, Gabor

[FightTheFuture]

And finally...

A great little tribute to all my fellow vets. Turn it up!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcsG3wm6uZ0





The Glenmorangie is REALLY smooth. Get some.

[paladin1991]

I am into the Scotch myself.  I've lingered over a few tastes and cigar already.  Gonna do dinner prep for the fam and then another taste, I think. 

[albrecht]

We also honour our live ones too. And the maimed. But I still fail to see how that makes it happy.

It has become a different deal here. I've attended Remembrance Events (George Square Glasgow, Cenotaph, Whitehall) and they are a lot different than the Veteran's Day parades here in the States. Also have attended similar in Belgium, Holland, etc. Much more solemn. (Originally ours was Armistice Day also and, primarily for WWI dead but over the decades, and wars, has become more for all Veterans and not just the dead ones. For that we have Memorial Day though, for many, that has also became a day for drinking beer and cooking out and less about the dead.) But I'm happy to see that multiculturalism of the bad sort is still doing well over there. (As opposed to the good multiculturalism like watching the old loyal Malayans, Ghurkas, etc in parades or in ceremonies.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2829814/Army-veteran-70-assaulted-walked-cenotaph-Remembrance-Sunday-gang-thugs-stole-regimental-beret-medals.html