Honoring Veterans Day: A Moment of Reflection and Gratitude
Posted By RichC on November 11, 2025
Each year on November 11th, our nation pauses to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day traces its roots back to Armistice Day, first observed in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I — the “war to end all wars.” The armistice between the Allied nations and Germany took effect on the <strong”>eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, 
marking the end of one of history’s most devastating conflicts.
In 1954, following World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the commemoration to include veterans of all wars, officially renaming it Veterans Day. Since then, it has become a solemn reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our freedoms across generations.
While parades and ceremonies take place around the country, Veterans Day is also a time for quiet reflection — to thank those who served, to remember those who never came home, and to consider the cost of liberty. Many of us have friends or family who wore the uniform, and it’s worth taking a few minutes to reach out and simply say, “thank you.”
As we enjoy the blessings of everyday life — our families, our work, our freedom to worship and speak — may we remember that these are privileges secured and preserved by others’ service and sacrifice. Gratitude, after all, is best expressed not just in words, but in how we live as citizens worthy of their commitment.
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