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Why is Veterans Day Important?

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Why is Veterans Day important? November 11th is a special day to honor the men and women who serve our country so that we can enjoy freedom every day.

And behind each of those Veterans, there is also a family who sacrifices a lot while their loved one serves their country.

Dave and I truly appreciate seeing the US flag proudly displayed on front porches on Veterans Day across America.


Why is Veterans Day important
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Veterans Day is important because of the precious freedoms that we take for granted every day. Saying "thank you" to a person in the military is a very small price for our glorious freedom.


Veteran's Reflections (WWII to Desert Storm)

Veterans' Reflections is a collection of articles about heroic men and women who have served in past wars including World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Desert Storm. We hope you find their courageous stories to be an inspiration in your life.




Take a moment to watch this tribute to Veterans




Veterans Day facts

This federal holiday is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. It falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Major battles of WWI formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Germans signed the Armistice.


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Do you have a special Veteran in your life?

Why is Veterans Day important
My sweet father-in-love, Wayne on the left, from WWII
Our son, Tom, currently serving as a Major in the USAF
And Dave, who served for 20 years in the USAF
Wayne died in 1994 and Tom lovingly superimposed Wayne's picture in this photo



Like you, I sure have some special veterans in my life. As a military wife for 20 years, I dedicate this page to some very special veterans.
  • My sweet hubby, Dave, for serving in the USAF for 20 years.
  • Our son, Tom, and his family. Tom is a Major in the USAF serving in Virginia.
  • My brother, Michael, who served in Viet Nam in the 1960's.
  • My father-in-love, Wayne, who proudly served in WWII.
  • Our friend, A. Shutt, who served in Desert Storm.
  • Our friend, D. Sloan, who served in the U.S. Army.
  • Our friends, D. Clark, L. Link, S. Haley, G. Fuller and A. & G. Looper who served proudly. And many more - we appreciate them all.
  • And to all the veterans who have served and continue to serve to protect our precious freedom. Thank you so very much from the bottom of our hearts!


Why is Veterans Day important?

Because it's real people like these who protect and honor our precious freedom each and every day.

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