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I salute all veterans throughout the world who have faithfully
served their country. November, 11 was established as Veterans'
Day to honor former service members who served. Too often we
forget them and in today's world, it seems as if sacrifices mean
little.
I recall my small hometown having a Veterans' Day parade...the
high school band would be playing, school children would line
the Main Street and clap and wave as we veterans proudly marched
to the beat of the drums. Several years ago, this tribute was
discontinued although a lightly attended ceremony is held in the
city park. The children of today are missing out on seeing and
supporting patriotism..how sad!
From our first Armies when soldiers fought for America's
freedom, through today's conflicts, men and women have
sacrificed (some even their very lives) so America could remain
free....free to worship the LORD our God, free to vote, so many
freedoms taken for granted!
This Veterans' Day, hug a veteran, tell a veteran thanks, and
PRAY for all our active duty military throughout the world.
MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY VETERAN, THIS DAY, I PRAY.
Irvin L. Rozier, CPT (Ret) US Army
About the author:
author, preacher, retired military
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