Veterans Day

Veterans Day

What is Veterans Day:

Veterans day is a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars.

When is Veterans Day: November 11

Purpose:

This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day.

Why it’s important:

While both honor our military personnel, the former is a day to remember and pay respect to all the men and women that died serving our country in a war, while Veterans Day is to celebrate the soldiers who are still alive and served in the forces at anytime, during peace or war.

How to show honor:

• Visit a wounded veteran at the hospital.
• Offer your home repair skills to a veteran or military family.
• Volunteer your financial, legal, or career expertise.
• Deliver a meal or care packages to veterans.
• Help a veteran tell their story through a project such as the Veteran's History Project.

Reflection: I think that it is very necessary to honor veterans day. If you fought in the war you would appreciate it too. Saying thank you and honoring the veterans is the least we could do.Veterans have risked their lives to protect our freedom and we owe them.