The meaning of Veterans Day A letter from Gerry Payette Veterans Day, 2014, is fast approaching and with it comes Veterans Day sales of all kinds. From apparel wear to get your new snow blower before winter sets in. Maybe you wont need anything new to buy on this day? Maybe, youre looking forward to having this day off to just chill out or do something that you were looking forward to do? But for those who understand the meaning behind Veterans Day, this day could be emotional and filled with patriotism? According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander-in-Chief, John W. Stroud, put it best by writing, November 11 is a day to celebrate what veterans have given not only to the nations defense but to its continuing growth as a society. Countless veterans have made invaluable contributions to every sphere of American life since the nations birth. This is the one day of the year devoted exclusively to that purpose, so we should take full advantage of the opportunity to publicize our role in history. As servicemen and women know full well that to serve ones country demands sacrifice on many fronts. From leaving family and friends behind, especially spouses and children, to the comforts of life and to jobs in the private sector that pay much more then what theyd receive being deployed into harms way. Some individuals who never served their country may dismiss or ignore that this country needs to be protected. Those individuals that swear to protect this country are those same individuals who set aside their private life to do our countrys bidding. Although some of our overseas deployments are met with degrees of skepticism, our servicemen and women are the ones who must share the brunt of what our politicians insist on how our foreign policies are to be implemented. On May 14, 1965, Eric Sevareid wrote a commentary for CBS News and part of it he wrote, They fight (our military), they endure, even though they may not understand the politics of this distant war, (Vietnam), even though thousands of their countrymen tell them every day, in protest and parade, that the war they fight is a senseless war. They keep on, as they did in Korea, when these circumstances were much the same. So you see, a little understanding and appreciation for this day they call Veterans Day could be gratifying and eye opening for you. You can show your appreciation by attending a Veterans Day parade in your area. One such parade, to be held in Fairhaven, is special in that ALL veterans are cordially invited to march behind their respective branch flag. It will begin at 10 AM from Oxford School, near Livesey Park, head south down Main Street to the Fairhaven High School, where there will be a short dedication and fly over. For those veterans who cannot march the parade route for any reason, transportation will be provided. All veterans and active military personnel who wish to participate, please meet behind Oxford School in Livesey Park no later that 915 AM. And Finally for those along the parade route, please show your support by waving an American flag. God bless America.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 20:10:06 +0000
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