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November 11
Veterans Day is
the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served
honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In
fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING
veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their
contributions to our national security are appreciated,
and to underscore the fact that all those who served -
not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their
duty.
Americans still give thanks for peace on Veterans' Day.
There are ceremonies and speeches and at 11:00 in the
morning, most Americans observe a moment of silence, remembering
those who fought for peace.
"On Veterans Day, let us pause to
reflect on the sacrifices of all of those who have put
on the uniform to serve in the United States military.
Let us honor our veterans, who proved their heroism and
love of country time and again, from Yorktown and Gettysburg
to Iwo Jima and the Persian Gulf. They consistently defended
our ideals across the globe; and they continue to inspire
those who defend America today, half a world away.
More than a million have died in service
to America; and more than a million and a half have been
wounded. Some sustained serious injuries in combat and
now live with disabilities. Our Nation will always be
grateful for the noble sacrifices made by these veterans.
We can never adequately repay them. But we can honor and
respect them for their service. "
George W Bush-excerpted from Veterans
Day Proclamation 2001
Please pass this on to all your friends
and
acquaintances to remind them to observe a
moment of silence on November 11, 2000 at
11:00am. in
honor of our veterans!!!
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