Posted on Nov 17, 2017
Do your children understand Veteran's Day and what mean to be an American?
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I was told the other day my 5TH grade daughter did here first ESAY and it was on Veterans Day and this what she wrote.
Veterans Day
Do you know why Veterans Day is a holiday? Veterans Day is a holiday because we celebrate the people who sacrifice for our country and the purpose of Veterans Day. The people who served did a big deed for us. My Dad served for 20 years. Veterans Day is on November 11. Let me explain the history of this important day.
Veterans Day is formerly known as Armistice Day but since 1938 it has been called Veterans Day. the first Armistice Day was on November 11 1919 because of Woodrow Wilson. This holiday honored World War I Veterans. In 1938 they changed the word ''Armistice'' to "Veterans" to honor veterans of all wars. In 1975 President Ford officially made the date to celebrate this national holiday. Our veterans are honored for making sacrifices.
Many veterans have made sacrifices. Some are injured very badly and some have died. My dad joined the Army when he was 18 years old. He fought in several tours of duty, often putting his life at risk. He spent time away from his family, and had to see some unpleasant things. He now suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the wars that he has gone through.
I am thankful for all of those who have served including my dad. It is important to remember why we celebrate Veterans Day and the individuals it honors. Veterans Day is very special to me because of my dad. Veterans make sacrifices so we can live in a country with freedom. I am proud of my dad and proud to be an American.
Veterans Day
Do you know why Veterans Day is a holiday? Veterans Day is a holiday because we celebrate the people who sacrifice for our country and the purpose of Veterans Day. The people who served did a big deed for us. My Dad served for 20 years. Veterans Day is on November 11. Let me explain the history of this important day.
Veterans Day is formerly known as Armistice Day but since 1938 it has been called Veterans Day. the first Armistice Day was on November 11 1919 because of Woodrow Wilson. This holiday honored World War I Veterans. In 1938 they changed the word ''Armistice'' to "Veterans" to honor veterans of all wars. In 1975 President Ford officially made the date to celebrate this national holiday. Our veterans are honored for making sacrifices.
Many veterans have made sacrifices. Some are injured very badly and some have died. My dad joined the Army when he was 18 years old. He fought in several tours of duty, often putting his life at risk. He spent time away from his family, and had to see some unpleasant things. He now suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because of the wars that he has gone through.
I am thankful for all of those who have served including my dad. It is important to remember why we celebrate Veterans Day and the individuals it honors. Veterans Day is very special to me because of my dad. Veterans make sacrifices so we can live in a country with freedom. I am proud of my dad and proud to be an American.
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A little off subject but I think the government should do a heck of a better job caring for Veterans. Seems the elementary kids are more knowledgeable than our Congress! That should be this country first order of business when it comes to providing services and assistance to any group of people absolutely no offense intended to any one. I am so sick and tired of hearing so many lying politicians say what they are going to do for Veterans. Then they back door us screwing us out of something we deserve. My question is why are there so many homeless veterans? When the peace treaties are negotiated and signed. The fight and war isn't over for the Veterans it continues. However politicians can easily agree on spending trillions of dollars sending us into battle. Then why can't the politicians come to their senses and agree on spending billions taking care of the Veterans? As politicians they don't have to be brave to send us into battle. The ones that go into battle are the braves ones putting their lives on the line to ensure we have a free nation . However the politicians should have some decency to see that we get what we deserve when and if we return and not have to fight our own government for it. This shouldn't be a partisan issue when it comes to looking out for Veterans.
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SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM
Bro, As much we help veterans there will always be veterans who don't want our help and always want to be homeless. They feel better that way and we always be at peace or live in the bottle.
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SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter
Yes, you right I been on outreaches to homeless camps and many of them refuse help. Unfortunately many they have substance abuse problems. I can do what I feel like what's right in my heart by offering or directing them to assistance. If they refuse I did my due diligence.
Peace!
Peace!
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SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM Pass on thanks from the active duty and veteran community. Your daughter is an intelligent young woman!
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