A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....Veteran's Day, November 11, 2002

Mama_Bear and Billie

[Billie]

The 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the llth Month

Veterans Day November 11, 2002

God Bless Our Country....
....God Bless Our Veterans







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Honoring Veterans Everywhere....
....Picturing Some of FR's



The Origins of Veterans Day

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 Will Never Forget

Every year the President of the United States urges All Americans to honor the commitment of our Veterans through appropriate public ceremonies.

Taps

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh -- Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear -- Friend, good night.

Composed By Major General Daniel Butterfield. Army of the Potomac, Civil War. Major General Butterfield is buried in the Post Cemetery at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Thank you, Veterans, and thank you, FReepers, for all you have done to preserve our freedom in America. A thank you, too, to Mama_Bear, who provided the information for today's thread when I wasn't sure what to 'do' for Veteran's Day today. I had the background done, and the layout, but it was as far as I had gotten when she came to the rescue. : ) Thank you, Lori, I know how much the Military means to you and everyone who participates here.

God Bless All, Past and Present.

THIS WEEKEND's THREAD

11-09,10-02 Week in Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

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[daisyscarlett]

What a nice post of the WWII vet saluting the flag...Thank you.

[daisyscarlett]

I only know of Clinton visiting the Wall once in 8 years...And he did it with pursed lips and for political reasons...It was disgusting and transparent.

[kneezles]

Thank you veterans and active service members. God Bless each and every one of you. Also, thank you FF for the nice thread today.

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks Julie for that very Special Tribute.....

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for the photo and info about your hubby...Billie, looks like you have a new photo for your next collage...

[SheLion]

Thanks for the photo and info about your hubby.

Your sure welcome! I should have posted him long before this. Better late then never, I guess. :)

Thanks, daisyscarlett!!

[JavaTheHutt]

I woke up this morning to hear my favorite Billy Ray Cyrus song on the radio, "Some Gave All", it seems appropriate here.

All gave some,
Some gave all.
Some stood true
For the red white and blue,
And some had to fall.
If you ever think of me,
Think of all your liberties,
And recall,
Some gave all.

[Pippin]

hi, (((LOUIE))))))

You have mail! :^)

[Pippin]

GOOD EVENING EVERYBODY!!!

To all the veterans, I give you all my heartfelt thanks and lot of ((((HUGS)))) to you all

GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I won't be around much for the next few weeks as I'm in the process of trying to get into an apartment I foud Saturday in Linthicum, Maryland. A town north of Glen Burnie. Wish me luck on this, Y'ALL!

I'm also busy trying to get ready for the move, wich I hope to be making the end of November.

I hope to be spending Christmas in my new place :^)

[lodwick]

Good news about the new digs - start packing now. ;-)

[Pippin]

Will do! :^)

[ValerieUSA]

[daisyscarlett]

Your photographs are very beautiful today, Valerie. Thank you.

[lodwick]

Nice. bttt

[daisyscarlett]

You two have something in common as you are both daughters of WWII vets....Mo1-how about a picture of your Dad for our next collage group?

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) salutes standing next to Secretary of Veteran Affairs Anthony Pricipi (R) during a ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day at Arlington Cemetery outside Washington, November 11, 2002. REUTERS/Larry Downing

[anniegetyourgun]

It was disgusting and transparent.

Pretty much sums up his legacy.

[daisyscarlett]

A lovely special graphic for DiverDave...He certainly deserves it...he is very special...

[ValerieUSA]

[daisyscarlett]

Happy Veterans Day, Meek. I am glad to hear that your Father is progressing nicely in his recovery...

[Mama_Bear]

I hope to be spending Christmas in my new place :^)

Oh, I hope so too. Good luck to you. Take care Pippin. Stop by whenever you can and keep us posted, okay?