What does the word honor mean to you?

Honor means to me to care and respect the people around you. You don’t always have to like someone to honor them. If they do the best they can for their loved ones and peers they should be honored.

Honor to me:. Is having the chance to serve your country, to prove to yourself that you can do anything you want to do. To be able to protect and serve your country and having the great feeling of accomplishment.

Honor means truthfulness , readiness and the willingness to do what it takes

Honor is doing what is right, even if you are the only one who does. It means giving selflessly to others not because you have to, but because you want to. You want to make sure that those that came before you did not do what they did for nothing. It means making your family proud with what you have done. It means looking out for all those who stand behind you and for all those who stand side by side with you.

The word honor means is that you always do the right thing. Whether anyone notices or not, you do what is right at all times and not looking for praise. Setting the example, taking the lead, and kindness to all. This is what honor means to me.

Honor is something I feel the most when I visit the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. My brother was among the first of our veterans to be interred there in early November of 2005. I was changed in the way that I now respect and admire those who went before me, so much more. There is a reverence and a dedication to their service that takes on an importance and a devotion that is unequaled in other everyday endeavors. Their loyalty and integrity is enshrined there for all time. I am so proud of their work and commitment to their country. I shall someday join him in that wonderful park. Sp4-E4 Ernest R. Upcott US Army

Honoe means beingtrustworthy and honest and standing by your word.

Honor is saying what you're going to do and doing what you say. Honor is doing the right thing even when nobody is looking.

Honor is a mighty thing. The word has been used, abundantly, by media and, by many who haven't a clue. They simply don't know about what this designation should truly confer .
To be honored or, to possess the character attribute of Honor, passion is necessary. This passion of which I speak, isn't the type of feel- good, hand-clapping, token recognition that accompanies many public events.
Veterans are routinely called upon to stand, in public. There are cheers and, sometimes tears, but passion and true Honor go much deeper.
I've heard many a veteran state, "I'm no 'hero'!". I then observe others who try to persuade that veteran that he or she actually is a hero. If they're speaking to a person who, in the course of following orders, was required to perform less- than- honorable duty, the honor falls upon fallow ground.
Honor is earned. Passion accompanies it, deeply into the soul. My father was a truly honorable man who received no accolades for his service, but his humble and gentle, unconditional love changed hundreds of lives. When in his 70s, every Saturday morning at 0530, he was on his way to the county jail to bear witness of his Christianity to the inmates. Over 120 men found the narrow path that leads to knowledge that truly changes one's direction, in life.
Honor is accompanied by passion and, by integrity. A person who is worthy of honor will not speak foolish lies, nor grandiose tales by which to elevate his or her image in the eyes of others.
Pontificating patriotism can be snuffed out by the next political move. True honor and integrity will not die,even if it means one must lose his or her own life to defend a principle; a belief; passionate position; a thing of honor.
In my 54 years, I've met few, truly honorable people. I've seen, literally, thousands who recieved what was designated as honor however, this was not the case.
Honor of a humble person who possesses humility, unconditional love, brevity, consistency and passion for the cause is, indeed, honor well- deserved and authentic.
This is what honor means, to me.
Far from patronizing, festive recognition, it's sincere appreciation for a truly honorable person.

To completely give of yourself without reservation. Make yourself available to the needs of someone and your country. So, honor without hesitation or remorse.