Today is Veteran's Day. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 12, 1918. The U.S. Congress passed a concurrent resolution 7 years later. Veteran's Day was officially made a federal and state holiday on May 13, 1938. The law stated that it would be on the 11th day of the 11th month. It was created to be a day dedicated to the cause of world peace.
As I think about Veteran's, I am quickly reminded of those whom I'm close to that have served in some branch of the military. My grandfather, whom I was very close to served in WWII. He wouldn't tell me much about it when I was young, only that he served, loved his men and was disturbed by many of the sights.
As I drove around freely today, worshiped in chapel, went to work, ate dinner out I remember those who have fought for my freedom.
Whether or not we agree with the war, we should all agree to support our troops.
So on this Veteran's Day, let us remember those who have fought for us. This is the day we can honor the 24.9 million military veterans.
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