Veteran’s Day
November 11th, 2007 at 11:00am Mark Noonan
It started out, of course, as Armistice Day; the remembrance of the end of the First World War on November 11, 1918. Over the years it changed and evolved and it was only in 1954 that an act of Congress made it official - a day we set aside each year to remember those who have served our country in uniform.
Here in 2007, it is especially important that we remember. Right now, gi\ven the result of the week and some of the political rhetoric which lead up to it, the troops are looking over their shoulder, wondering if we here at home are going to back them to victory, or not. Our very best and bravest are giving their all for the cause of liberty and the United States of America - it is altogether right and fitting that we should carry those brave men and women in our hearts today But, more than that, we should re-assure them at every turn that we won’t let them down - that we won’t let their sacrifices be in vain.
Words can never describe just what it means to be in the service of one’s country, and no benefit of a grateful people can ever repay the debt owed to those who serve - but each of us, as best we can, must do what we can to let those who serve know that we remember them, that we support them, that we pray for them and wish their efforts to be crowned by victory.
Take a little time today to remember them all - past and present. Perhaps go here and see if you can do something to help out; but, mostly, just remember - never break faith with those who have put on your country’s uniform.
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