The countdown begins. Three days until Veterans Day. When I four I used to think Veterans Day was for veterinarians. Silly, but what can you expect from a four year old. Now I am twenty-one and for the first time Veterans Day will have more meaning to me. Maybe it is because I am so passionate about this blog that I want to express how important Veterans Day is. Below is a clipping from YouTube about the history of Veterans Day. It beautifully illustrates how important this day is.
In simple terms Veterans Day is a day to celebrate the people who served in the armed forces and currently in the military. I believe Americans today forget what this day is really for. It used to be college campuses would close down to honor Veterans Day, but sadly most colleges do not shut down. How can we forget the people who fought for our freedom so we can carry on with our lives today?
If you do not know, which is alright, veterans play an important role in the support of troops. As embarrassing as it is, I forgot about veterans and how vital they are to make sure the troops are taken care of. In fact, there is a department in the United States government that is dedicated to veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs has advocated for the troops for decades. I can not tell you how important the veterans are to the current people serving in the military. I know in San Francisco there is a veteran’s hospital. The hospital has a warm welcoming feeling, and that is because the veterans volunteer everyday to make sure that the place is top of the line.
So on November 11th, remember that Veterans Day isn’t just an excuse to shut down banks, or schools, but rather remember to honor the veterans and the current people serving our country. I wish more people would acknowledge this day more than they do. Relating to my title of this blog, remember this is your time to lend a hand to the troops. On this day recognized the people who have served this country and thank them, thank them for the sacrifice they made for other people and remember the people who died for this country.
Happy Veterans Day!
The Troop’s Advocator
1 comment:
I absolutely agree!! My grandfathers on both sides were vets and I come from a military family where it is highly important to remember those who have fought for this country. I know Chapman had class, but I took the day off anyway because it is my belief that it should be observed and I stand by that! I help with a girl scout troop and on Veterans Day we go out to the cemetery and place little flags on the graves of those vets. We remember and we care. People who take the country for granted and disrespect those who fight and sometimes loose their life for it make me very sad for the future of this great country.
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