Pride For Veteran's Day

[Guest nayomi2438]

Note in the history that gender nor any identifier other than veteran is used. All of us need to step forth and be proud of our service. Be all you can be, Aim High, Semper Fidelis, Only easy day was yesterday! I'll start: PNC(SS/SW/DV), USN Ret. '77-'97

Here is a History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926.

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday.

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

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

[Guest Michele H]

SSG Army 1970 -1978. Served in Africa, Turkey and the states, Reserves during the Gulf War

[Guest Donna Jean]

A1C Loadmaster USAF C-130...C-141

Vietnam 1969-70

24 countries....48 states....

Why is it that veterans never get off work for that day.....

Isn't our service and sacrifice appreciated?

Donna Jean

[Guest DeniseNM]

Army reserve '86-'88, Navy '88-'96, Army reserve '99-'05.

4 states in Navy along with sub service and 15 months in Kuwait/Iraq '03-'04.

Denise

[Guest meridian]

Thank you for giving the rest of us this opportunity to honor all the veterans at Laura's. I hope by November 11 we'll have a long, proud list.

Meridian

[gennee]

A1C Loadmaster USAF C-130...C-141

Vietnam 1969-70

24 countries....48 states....

Why is it that veterans never get off work for that day.....

Isn't our service and sacrifice appreciated?

Donna Jean

That's a good question, Donna Jean.

Gennee

[gennee]

Corporations like Merrill Lynch and finacial overseers like the Securities Exchange Commission were instrumental in the 3 day holidays that we have. Personally, I don't think many holiday have the meaning they once had.

I will be marching in the veteran day parade here in New YorkCity. Representation transgender people who served in the armed forces bring pride to my heart.

Gennee

[Guest Donna Jean]

Good for you, Gennee!

I'm really proud of you!

You really do stand up for us Trans vets! Thank you so very much...

I'd like to give you a real hugg...

But, this will have to do for now.....

{{{{HUGGG}}}}

Love...

Donna Jean

[Guest viv]

Note in the history that gender nor any identifier other than veteran is used. All of us need to step forth and be proud of our service. Be all you can be, Aim High, Semper Fidelis, Only easy day was yesterday! I'll start: PNC(SS/SW/DV), USN Ret. '77-'97

Here is a History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926.

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday.

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

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

Spilling your blood on foreign soil

So the children don"t have to cry

Spilling your blood on foreign soil

You fall down and die

Spilling the blood your parents made

Handed the Flag

Your put in your grave

Spilling your blood on foreign soil

Oh why Oh why Oh why.

All good minded people will remember your Service Men and Service Women.

Too many gave too much. Anon.

[Guest Gina9223]

Me: US Navy AT1/AW ret. (1985-2005) Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Croatia, War on Terror.

(my family)

Father: US Navy AOAN (1952-1956)

*Paternal Grandfather*: US Army PFC (1916-1919) WW I/ US Navy PO1 <Diver> (1919-1945) WW II <Pearl Harbor>

*Maternal Grandfather*: US Navy Master Chief (1896-1935) Spanish American War, Philippine Rebellion, Great White Fleet, WW I, Support of Russian White Army.

Maternal Uncle: US Navy (1950-1956) Korea

*Maternal Great Uncles* (my Maternal Grandfathers brothers):

6 US Navy 1930’s-1945. WW II Pacific campaigns. Gunners Mates on Cruisers and Battle Ships.

***1 US Army PFC*** 1944-1945 He was in the Army for only 6 months. Blown up at the Battle of the Bulge. Survived and had a normal life. Died at 84.

Maternal Cousins: US Army, US Air Force, US Navy… too many to count.

[Bulldog1948]

WE are Army, We are Navy, We are Airforce,We are Marines.

We have proudly served from the American Revolution up through Iraq and Afghanistan.

We have been wounded and some have died

others have passed away in their 80&90s.

We have felt the fire of battle, the horror of the concentration camps,malaria in the jungle

and if the world keeps on spinning, a new generation will continue to serve.

Mike US Army ASA

[Guest jack23]

SPC. Military Police. Stationed at Fort Hood. Deployed to Iraq 2006-2008.

God Bless our military.

[Guest katie19]

Us Army PFC, Deployed to Kirkuk and Mosul, Iraq 08-09.

[Sally]

I am not a veteran, I was never called but I know that if I had been I would have gone to Viet-Nam and done my duty so I have the greatest respect for all of you who did serve.

Be proud of what you have done and be proud of who you are, you are the best that we have ever had to offer and a mere thank you and a one day holiday hardly seem adequate for all of the sacrifices.

Although I was never in the military and a number of you were not officers I will salute you all for you have earned my respect and undying gratitude.

Thank you all.

Love ya,

Sally

[Guest lydia]

proud to be in the company of other vets,thank you all for your service.

RVN 65-67 navy

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

From a former Canadian Forces Member (1C Sigs) I can but thank you and leave these poor words as token of my gratitude

On this Armistice Day, Rememberance Day, Memorial day or how ever you call it where you live please remember

Time After Time

Time after time

The call it's come

Callng the young

Far From Home

From hearth and home

To fields far flung

To fight, to die

To defend those at home

Over the years

The call's been heard

Many have answered

Some not returned

Some dead they returned

to ceremony and honor

Some laid to rest

on far flung shores

Remember the vets

those living or dead

those here at home

those left behind

the heros are those

those who gave all

gave all their tomorrows

for your today

Thank you for your service I salute each and every one of you

[gennee]

Good for you, Gennee!

I'm really proud of you!

You really do stand up for us Trans vets! Thank you so very much...

I'd like to give you a real hugg...

But, this will have to do for now.....

{{{{HUGGG}}}}

Love...

Donna Jean

I marched in the vets day parade. The spectators clapped, cheered, and said 'thank you'. My group was the only GLBT group in the parade. People looked at us for our service, not about who we were. That really made us feel proud.

Gennee

[Guest Donna Jean]

You did us Trans Vets proud, Girlfriend!

Thank you for representing us!

And thank you for your service!

HUGGGS! and LOVE to you!

Donna Jean

[gennee]

Yesterday, I marched in the vets day parade. I was dressed in my long denim skirt, sneakers, and red sweater. The spectators cheered, waved, clapped and thanked us for our service. It didn't matter who we were. Their support was greatly appreciated.

Gennee