It Is Not Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day was yesterday; 11/11, a reminder of the end of World War I.  (Supposedly the war to end all wars, but as we know that was sadly not the case.)

So today is NOT Veteran's Day.  There will be no parades today.  There will be no special services.  There will be no wreathes or poppies.  Today is November 12th and it is not Veteran's Day.

But why do we have to wait until a date on the calendar to say thank you and show our gratitude?  Of course there should be a day set aside to honor those who have served our country.  Not a day for special retail sales, but a day to truly show our appreciation for the sacrifices our service men and women have made.  But we do not have to wait until next November 11th to say thank you or to show our gratitude.

So while there are no public ceremonies, when you see a veteran or someone who has or is serving in any branch of the military, why not take a moment to say thank you?  There are other things you can do too:  http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/  or http://www.helpingourveterans.us/ to name but two.  But it doesn't have to be complicated.  A simple hello or thank you would never hurt (and can only help.)  If it leads to something more; wonderful.

So today, any day, take the opportunity to thank a Veteran.

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