On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as "the Great War." Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the following year, November 11th became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938. In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars. -History.com
Today, I am thinking about the millions of military veterans that have served our amazing country. Months from now my husband will complete his first deployment and will be considered a veteran of war. I am honored to stand by his side in support of his service to our country. It's because of our veterans that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Thank YOU veterans! This is YOUR day.
This is the only photo I have received thus far from my husband's deployment. Mark is the second Seabee from the left side. He's the one not looking at the camera!
Happy Veterans Day!
2 comments:
thanks Ashley for sharing the pictures and the info. I know for me Veterans day now is more meaningful.
beautiful picture, thanks so much for your family's sacrifice
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