Veterans Day is to to honor our veterans as well as those who have made the ultimate sacrifice?

This came from the VA history of Veterans Day.

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"



Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

This came up because one of my counterparts I asked them to change a note to include those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice in his Veterans Day Message.

He said he understood That Veterans day was to honor those that have served and Memorial Day was to remember those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice was his understanding.

My response was that they should be remembered on Veterans Day also as they are veterans and need to be remembered always>

What are the RP members thoughts on this?