Thanks to our Veterans Every War Has an End: Upholding Veterans Day
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:53 AM
by alabama
An Editorial by VFW National Commander Glen Gardner
Remembering America's warriors is often an afterthought for many Americans. It's about time Nov. 11 is paid its proper respect.
Veterans Day, once a widely celebrated holiday, is increasingly forgotten by many Americans. One need only look at the poor turnouts at ceremonies on Nov. 11. With the percentage of citizens who have worn a uniform rapidly declining, appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans is correspondingly diminishing.
To help counter this trend, VFW has long promoted Veterans Day as an opportunity to educate the public as to the meaning of this significant time each November. This task can best be accomplished by explaining the five "Ws."
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