A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-11,12,13-05....Veterans Day ~ Honoring Veterans Everywhere

Billie

[Billie]

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans.

Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day".

Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holidiay 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all Wars," November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

Realizing that peace was equally preserved by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress was requested to make this day an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

We as Americas owe much to the brave men and women who have fought to preserve our freedom, and though we are thankful every day for their sacrifice, two special days have been set aside to honor them each year:

• Memorial Day honors the American Military who have died in their service for the country.
  
  
• Veterans Day is to appreciate all who have served their country, both alive and dead.

A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

Every year the President of the United States urges All Americans to honor the commitment of our Veterans through appropriate public ceremonies. The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes "Present Arms" at the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays "Taps." The rest of the ceremony takes place in the amphitheater.

God Bless our veterans on this day and all others. We owe you our gratitude and our respect, for without you America would not be the strong and free country we know and love.

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[DollyCali]

thanks for headsup will try to find it for my mom later

[DollyCali]

Did you get pix yet? the old stand by "reboot"?

[The Mayor]

November 11, 2005

Ordinary People

Read:
Acts 4:1-21

When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. —Acts 4:13

Bible In One Year: Acts 3-5

Bestselling novelist Arthur Hailey (1920-2004) once said of his characters, "I don't think I really invented anybody. I have drawn on real life." When readers open a book by the British author, they encounter ordinary people whom the writer has placed in extraordinary situations.

In Acts 4 we find ordinary people, including the fishermen Peter and John, whom God placed in unexpected situations as witnesses to the reality of the risen Christ. These men, who had fled when Jesus was arrested, were now boldly facing threats and punishment for telling others about Him.

Even the authorities who opposed these followers of Jesus were astonished "when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men . . . . And they realized that they had been with Jesus" (v.13).

Most of us are ordinary people in a real life of work, relationships, and everyday circumstances. Our opportunities to demonstrate the reality of Christ may sometimes come disguised as difficulties, as they did for the disciples in Acts.

As ordinary people, we can have an extraordinary impact for Christ if we will trust the Author of our circumstances and rely on the Holy Spirit's power. —David McCasland

Just what do Christians look like?
What sets their lives apart?
They're ordinary people
Who love God from the heart. —D. De Haan

God is looking for ordinary people to do extraordinary work.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Joseph: Overcoming Life's Challenges

[Beth528]

Dolly I love that picture of our vets..I hope you don't mind if I use it some time..

[DollyCali]

both that one & this one are compliments of Zacs Mom. I reduced them both for use here. None of us mind if you use our things. Go for it!!!

[DollyCali]

[The Mayor]

The Rolling Wall while in Kenmore NY, I had to take 4 pictures to get the whole thing in.

[DollyCali]

how neat. It was in Kent this year but I did not get there. Was in DC a few times however.

[deadhead]

My heartfelt thank you to our Veterans. I know what freedom is, thanks to all of you wonderful folks who have served our great country.

God Bless all of you

Have a great day, All.

Wow! Billie, your presentation and tribute to our Veterans is beautiful.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning FR Finest.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen

May all of you have a blessed Veterans Day.

[Beth528]

Thank you!!I love this picture also..

[DollyCali]

Wonderful tribute Mrs. N.. lovely!

I need to get the garbage out & tackle today. Later all

TGIF

Wear Red & a healthy smattering of blue & white &

TGFV (for Veterans!)

[GodBlessUSA]

US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!

[GodBlessUSA]

An absolutely beautiful tribute thread to our Heroes. Thank you Billie. You and FR Finest, always do such an incredible job. :)

[luvie]

Beautiful!

[luvie]

Georgous table! Thanks for sharing it!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Thank you.

It's my pleasure to share it.

[luvie]

CLICK ON THE PICTURE FOR A TRIBUTE TO OUR VETS!

[luvie]

BTW...Happy Fasching to you! I know I probably misspelled it!

[Billie]

Good morning to those of you who were here in the early morning hours. Apparently my server was down for a few hours after I posted the thread at midnight.

Hope if you didn't see any of the graphics earlier, you will come back today (though I know not everyone reads the opening posts and might not have even noticed there were no pics - or were too polite to say anything! LOL)

To our veterans on FR and everywhere, thank you for proudly wearing the uniform of the United States of America to protect our freedom.