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

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[daisyscarlett]

Time for me to say goodnight....Thank you all for a nice Veterans Day thread..

One last graphic to post for all of our veterans...

[Mama_Bear]

Good night, daisyfriend. Have a pleasant evening. I am going to be right behind you. It has been a long day.

[Terry's Take]

Hi, Billie!

A Happy Veterans Day to all!

[WVNan]

Awwww...that's so cute. Goodnight you two. See you tomorrow. Sleep well and God bless.

[WVNan]

Hi Terry. Nice art work on your profile.

[GailA]

Sorry I missed yesterday..hubby hogged the computer 90% of the day..by evening my arthritis which is flared had me down with chills and mild fever.

BUT it is never to late to honor our Veterans.

We have been working of a tribute to the Vets in our family Our Family Vets

[MeekOneGOP]

Happy (belated) Veterans Day ! :O)

[LadyX]

Never too late to give such wishes, Meekie..:))
Know you have limited time and computer access.

We are delighted to hear of your Dad's steady progress with healing.
The Lord truly was with him the day of the accident, and is allowing time to enjoy one another and count your blessings.
How special!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks. And thanks so much for your thoughts and well-wishes. :O)

Well, Dad has another appt at the rehab for a whirlpool treatment on his arm/hand. See ya'll later! :O)

[Billie]

I've just finished reading yesterday's thread as I didn't get to spend as much time online as I had hoped. I want to say hello to all of you who came and posted your beautiful graphics and tributes to all of our veterans. Some of you posted photos of your family members, and I have saved those to use in the next group. (Thank you, SheLion and Mo1)

Many of you were here for the first time yesterday, and though I know that Mama_Bear and daisyscarlett were here most of the day to welcome you, let me add my own thanks for coming, and we hope to see you again. Here is a link to today's thread:

Tuesday Thread - Come See!

[rangersdaughter]

Thank you everyone who takes the time to honor our veterans and our active duty military personnel.

Today I salute and honor my grandfather, a WWII Naval veteran.

Today I salute my father, RANGERAIRBORNE, who is veteran of more operations than I can ever know. Thank you, Dad. I love you very much.

My dad had surgery on Veterans' day...of all days. Send him a tiny note if you have time.

Thankful and proud, rangersdaughter

[Billie]

Thank you for your post, rangersdaughter, and a big thank you and salute to your grandfather and your father for their service.

RANGERAIRBORNE, I wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery Monday. Be well, God Bless You and Your Family, and Thank You, Sir, for serving our country.

[CliffC]

Hi COB1:

Is there a thread that has the latest info re CHIEF negotiator? Frank Davis suggested I check with you.

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E-mail Cliff Cofer - West Des Moines, Iowa

Happy Holidays, all!