I wish I knew how to do this. There was a hymn from a motion picture "We Were Soldiers" that is called "The Mansions of The Lord" It was sung by a military chorus at the funeral of Ronald Reagan.
We are blessed to live within these borders AND to have such dedicated men and women working here and abroad to keep us free to live our lives as we choose to live them. We should remember to be thankful every day not just the ones set aside for recognition.
I wish I knew how to do this. There was a hymn from a motion picture "We Were Soldiers" that is called "The Mansions of The Lord" It was sung by a military chorus at the funeral of Ronald Reagan.
The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, of 1918 was a day in history.
"While most know that Veterans Day honors those who have served in the military, the meaning behind its exact date (November 11) may not be so familiar. Here's the backstory:
Back in 1918, in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a stop to hostilities was declared, ending World War I. An armistice to cease the fighting on the Western Front was signed by the Allied powers and Germany.
President Woodrow Wilson immediately proclaimed the day "Armistice Day," kicking off the annual commemoration on November 11. But over the years, with veterans returning from World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day — a day reserved to honor veterans returning from all wars. But 11/11 still represented the end of the Great War in the public's mind, and the date stuck.
In 1921, unidentified dead from the war were buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Westminster Abbey in London, and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The tradition to honor those killed in the war but never identified continues every year in the U.S. The ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Congress designated Veterans Day as a legal holiday in 1938."
Thanks to all veterans who have given their utmost for this country, both living and deceased.
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Watered Garden
Very nice. Thanks for posting.
I wish I knew how to do this. There was a hymn from a motion picture "We Were Soldiers" that is called "The Mansions of The Lord" It was sung by a military chorus at the funeral of Ronald Reagan.
This is appropriate for today, also, I think.
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We are blessed to live within these borders AND to have such dedicated men and women working here and abroad to keep us free to live our lives as we choose to live them. We should remember to be thankful every day not just the ones set aside for recognition.
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coolchef
just returned home from a veterans day memorial.
thank God for ALL vets..past..present and future..including my granfather,my father,me,and 3 of my sons who are serving now
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Here you go, WG. :)
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The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, of 1918 was a day in history.
"While most know that Veterans Day honors those who have served in the military, the meaning behind its exact date (November 11) may not be so familiar. Here's the backstory:
Back in 1918, in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a stop to hostilities was declared, ending World War I. An armistice to cease the fighting on the Western Front was signed by the Allied powers and Germany.
President Woodrow Wilson immediately proclaimed the day "Armistice Day," kicking off the annual commemoration on November 11. But over the years, with veterans returning from World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day — a day reserved to honor veterans returning from all wars. But 11/11 still represented the end of the Great War in the public's mind, and the date stuck.
In 1921, unidentified dead from the war were buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., Westminster Abbey in London, and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The tradition to honor those killed in the war but never identified continues every year in the U.S. The ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
Congress designated Veterans Day as a legal holiday in 1938."
Thanks to all veterans who have given their utmost for this country, both living and deceased.
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