Veterans Day [November 11]
November 7, 2007
Veterans Day: Honoring our national heroes
Veterans Day is an American holiday honoring military veterans. It falls on November 11 which marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. The national holiday is dedicated to thanking and commemorating war veterans for their service and great contributions to the United States.
Similar to Columbus Day, there will be parades held around the country to observe this holiday. In fact, one of the largest Veterans Day parades is held in New York City. Every year, veteran groups from all over the world congregate in Madison Square Park to pay tribute to the national heroes.
Todd Crooks, president of the Seattle Veterans Museum (located on 2nd Ave between Union and University Sts in downtown Seattle), informed me about a special event for commemorating Veterans Day this year.
On November 11, they will be having a second re-enactor portraying the famous Civil War soldier, Major Sullivan Ballou of the 2nd Rhode Island volunteers. The event is open to the general public. In fact, in the press release for the event, Crooks encouraged Seattle media to help publicize their efforts through public service announcements and articles.
I was actually surprised to learn that there was a museum solely dedicated to the war veterans in Seattle as I did not realize how the magnitude of the holiday. It is very refreshing to see how appreciative and supportive Americans are for their soldiers and troops who dedicate their lives to the United States.
I would like to give thanks and wish all the veterans and current soldiers fighting in the ongoing war a happy and safe Veterans Day!
