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

CSM Michael Lynch — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:00:23 -0500

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?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Nov 10 at 2015 11:01 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:01:32 -0500

Thanks for sharing! Too many people have no idea what it's for and why it came about!

Response by SFC Stephen King made Nov 10 at 2015 11:06 AM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:06:08 -0500

Response by SSG Paul Setterholm made Nov 10 at 2015 11:10 AM

SSG Paul Setterholm — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:10:17 -0500

Ww1 veterans paying tribute to horses and mules that died during combat.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 10 at 2015 11:19 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:19:46 -0500

You mean it's not for sales?

Happy Veteran's Day to all on RP and all who wear/wore the military uniform. Remember to wear your medals tomorrow if you're a veteran...

Response by CW3 Jim Norris made Nov 10 at 2015 1:09 PM

CW3 Jim Norris — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:09:06 -0500

My thoughts will revolve around 25-30 very special men with whom I fought and bled in a lost cause. Then turn to that long black wall and all those who went and did, what no one wanted to do, in a place that no one cared about, for a people who would then be abandoned to the Killing Fields and totalitarianism. Then to the dead of Felujia and Baghdad and all the other little shit-holes in Iraq and Afghanistan. God bless you all, wherever you now live or your bones rest. To those whose lives where the price of the this nations lack of political will, my apologies. For those of you who still live in fear from tyrants and zealots, my prayers for your safety. To all the young soldiers, God bless and keep you all the days of your lives.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2015 2:17 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:17:18 -0500

http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

The whole article from the VA is worth reading.

History of Veterans Day - Office of Public Affairs

The history of Veterans Day

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Nov 10 at 2015 2:32 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 14:32:11 -0500

Interesting historical note CSM Michael Lynch. I thought that Memorial Day was the day set aside to honor the nation's war dead while Veterans day honors those who are serving and still alive.

Response by SPC Heather Hann Myers made May 25 at 2023 4:32 AM

SPC Heather Hann Myers — Thu, 25 May 2023 04:32:25 -0400

Personally, I think the 2 should be separate for the sanity of the veterans who have/had the privilege of hating the VA. Many of our friends and family didn't get that chance, and this is their day. Allow surviving veterans the privacy to grieve in peace on Memorial day. We can enjoy free food, etc. on our day, Veterans day.
Survivor's guilt is hard enough, without adding to it by honoring the living Veterans on Memorial day