Words cannot express the true pride I have in the committed service my family, friends, fellow Veterans and myself, have given for our country. (My father, uncle and brother have all served in the US Navy and have instilled in me the patriotism and honor, which I will forever hold high).
ROTC San Diego, 1987 (Navy Bootcamp)I enlisted at the tender age of 17 and was medically retired and honorably discharged in 1998 due to a service connected accident while training. (I fell 40 feet, shattering both of my heels). Although I was unable to fulfill my intended retirement plan with the Navy at 20 years, I have held strong, the values and lessons it has taught me.
Various commands throughout my Naval Career as a Petty Officer 2nd Class (SK2)Did you know that most Americans confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day?
Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day.
And unfortunately most Americans do not know why we commemorate Veterans on Nov.11. I feel it's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.
Memorial Day honors service members who have died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Fallen veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but this day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military, both in wartime and/or peacetime.
Did you know? Veterans Day, was formerly known as Armistice Day, and was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, (which officially took place on November 11, 1918). Legislation was passed in 1938 on November 11 and was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
Please take a moment and give thanks to those who have served our country to protect the freedoms we all been blessed with.
God Bless America and those who stand to protect her!
- Chris
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Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed reading your heartfelt post. John was in the Navy too and also attended boot camp in 1987. (Small world!) He was stationed in Misawa, Japan until he came to CA in 1991 and we met while he was stationed at Moffett Field. (Who would have guessed back in 1987 that both you and he would have Marie Osmond dolls in your future? LOL!)
Hope you and your family had a nice Veteran's Day! Thanks for your service both to our country and at Charisma Brands!
Karen & John
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