“America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.”
– Claudia Pemberton
Today is 11.11, which most everyone knows is 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.”
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. A day to celebrate and to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Today, I offer heartfelt appreciation to all of our veterans for your service to our country. Your dedication and commitment to the ideals of our democracy are an inspiration. May we all work together to aspire to those ideals as a way to honor your service and sacrifice.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
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