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Remembrance Day 2024

Iron Woode

Iron Woode

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aka Veteran's Day in the USA.

This is a solemn day in which to remember those who fought and died for our current freedoms. In the Commonwealth Countries there traditions and ceremonies that are followed to honour their sacrifice.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we have 2 mins of silence. Those in Commonwealth countries also wear a red poppy as a symbol of that remembrance.

Remembering and honouring those who serve and those who are no longer with us should be a year-round activity and not one that is limited to one day a year.

Perhaps watch some of these ceremonies from Canada, Britain or Australia to see how others pay homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Lest We Forget.

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Thanks to those who have served. Also, many businesses have deals and promotions for veterans on this day. I think I saw a list of such in the shopping forum.

I have an older friend who was in the Navy for 26 years, sometimes we go to restaurants together and he often gets a discount.
 
I enjoyed my annual free chili dog meal at Weinerschnitzel today 🌭

My favorite Vet perk has been a recent change (2020) under President Trump to allow for free entrance to National Parks.
 
I've never participated in any of the "veteran's eat cheaper" or any other kind of crap like it Just never seemed...right.

"Thank you for your service" just pisses me off. It's nearly always all lip service with no real meaning behind it.

When I voted last week, there was an old fart there...county employee...not as old as me, but maybe early 60s...we chatted while I waited in line...then, as I got ready to leave, he met me at the door and gave me this challenge coin...1731384059214.png1731384089286.png
Stunned me.

In my youth, even though they had changed it from Armistice Day to All Veterans Day and later to Veterans Day, it remained Armistice Day. 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month...the guns fell silent. To this day, if I get the opportunity, I buy the crappy little crepe paper poppies and wear it proudly. Lest we forget.
Semper Fi.
 
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