In Honor of Veteran’s Day
Mick and Jane Goebel, along with Tina
Edmonds, of the Goebel Team located in Murphy, NC, would like to take this
opportunity to say “Thank You” and to Honor to all those who served honorably
in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
In fact, Veterans Day is largely
intended to thank LIVING
veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our
national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those
who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty. --http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.asp
We would also like to give some
interesting facts about Veterans Day.
Veterans
Day Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the correct spelling of
Veterans Day?
Veterans Day –
Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe but does include an
"s" at the end of "veterans" because it is not a day that
"belongs" to veterans, it is a day for honoring all veterans.
Why are poppies used for Veterans Day?
The red remembrance poppy has
become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem In Flanders Fields.
These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in
World War I; their brilliant red color became a symbol for the blood spilled in
the war.
Veterans Day VS Other Holidays
Like Memorial Day, Veterans Day also
honors war veterans; however, the distinguishing difference between the two
holidays is that Veteran’s Day celebrates all veterans – living or dead.
Memorial Day is reserved to honor and pay respects to the military lives that
have been lost. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th each year.
Unlike Memorial
Day and Independence Day, Veterans Day is a relatively new holiday. Originally
called Armistice or Truce Day, this day got its name upon the conclusion of
World War I. Following subsequent wars, Congress was pressured by a group of
veteran supporters to change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In
1954, Congress passed Public Law 380 proclaiming Veterans Day a public holiday.
While there were a few date changes along the way, November 11th is still the
date we honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and
willingness to serve.
An Easy Way to
Honor Veterans
On any of these given holidays, it’s easy to honor our current servicemen
and women and veterans in a variety of ways. One of the easiest things you can
do (and could potentially be extremely beneficial) to a veteran and/or spouse
of a veteran is to inform them of the veterans Aid and Attendance pension
benefit that can help them pay for the cost of care. Please refer them to
www.VeteranAid.org or have
them call (866) 913-2555. So many veterans are missing out on thousands of
dollars to help them pay for costs of care. Please help us spread the word of
the Aid and Attendance benefit.
Ways
to express your appreciation!
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Show Up - Attend
a Veterans Day event in your area
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Donate - There
are many wonderful organizations you could choose from
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Fly a flag – correctly - Check out Military.com's guide to the flag
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Ask someone about their service - It seems like we all know someone who has served and
Veterans Day is a great time to ask them about their service. Some questions to
get started are: What did you do in the military? How long did you serve? What
was your favorite moment in all your time in the service? Did anyone else in
your family serve? Why did you choose to go into the service branch you did?
So, on this Veterans Day, November 11, 2016, we say
Thank you for your service and may God Bless You!
