Some years ago, this was published in a local newspaper. It struck me profoundly! Since that day, even though the item speaks about Veterans Day specifically, I have emailed and/or posted it on every day that is even in the slightest designated to honor those who served to protect our great nation. President Lincoln said a nation that fails to honor its heros will not long last.' Today is set aside to remember the fallen who served and sacrificed it all. It has always, even as a teen, struck me odd that we fail to honor those who lost sons (and daughters now), fathers (mothers), nephews (neices), uncles (aunts), friends, and sweethearts. Equally as odd, we fail to honor those who lost their careers, their arms and legs, their eyesight, their sanity, their innonence, and their futures. It pains me greatly when I read the numbers of the homeless that are veterans. As one proud vet to all of those who served in out of uniform, thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for your service! If you wish you can substitute Memorial Day in the following:
Veterans Day — what's the point?' | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal
salute to veterans, titled "Veterans Day -- What's the Point?," was found in the VA's volunteer newsletter. Its author is unknown.
"On this Veterans Day, please remember:
"It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given you freedom of religion.
"It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of the press.
"It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech.
"It is the veteran, not the liberal protesters, who has given you freedom to assemble.
"It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given you the right to a fair trial.
"It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given you the right to vote.
"It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag.
"Let us honor them all on this day.
"And that's the point."
Amen.
As your contribution, please explain to one youngster why we have Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Thank you.
