From My Perspective - - -
November 11th is an important day for two reasons; (1) it was originally known as Armistice Day, and (2) it is now inclusive to remember all veterans from all this nation’s wars.
Armistice Day was observed to signify the signing of an Armistice between the Allied Forces and Germany to end World War I in 1918. It occurred at the 11th minute, of the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month.
November 11, 1921: Congress approved the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony inaugurating the memorial happens on November 11, 1921, and the official federal holiday goes into effect.
June 1, 1954: President Dwight D. Eisenhower would change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Additionally, Eisenhower would create a Veterans Day National Committee that would oversee any observances planned within the federal government regarding Veterans Day.
November 11, 1978: Official Veterans Day - No matter what day of the week upon which it falls, Veterans Day has been observed in American on Nov. 11 since 1978. Parades that honor living veterans occur in cities and towns all across the nation. Flags fly in the nation's capital as Washington, D.C. honors soldiers who have fought in wartime.
Someone penned the following words about a Veteran - - -
Psalm 145:1-6 contains these words with focus upon God, the Lord:
“I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.”
One phrase in this Psalm, although lifted our of its context, can have some significance for the Veterans of this nation, many of whom are too soon forgotten - - -
No sacrilege is intended! On their Exodus journey, God directed His people to erect Memorial Stones along the way so generations to come would know of God’s Mighty Acts and His Great Deliverance. The memorial stones were intended to be instructive and to bring to remembrance God’s Power and Wondrous Works.
Lest we forget - Our freedom has been purchased and secured by the acts of a brave military – by the blood of our Veterans. It is a day to remember – a day to honor. Consider these things with me!
November 11th is an important day for two reasons; (1) it was originally known as Armistice Day, and (2) it is now inclusive to remember all veterans from all this nation’s wars.
Armistice Day was observed to signify the signing of an Armistice between the Allied Forces and Germany to end World War I in 1918. It occurred at the 11th minute, of the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month.
November 11, 1921: Congress approved the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony inaugurating the memorial happens on November 11, 1921, and the official federal holiday goes into effect.
June 1, 1954: President Dwight D. Eisenhower would change the name of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Additionally, Eisenhower would create a Veterans Day National Committee that would oversee any observances planned within the federal government regarding Veterans Day.
November 11, 1978: Official Veterans Day - No matter what day of the week upon which it falls, Veterans Day has been observed in American on Nov. 11 since 1978. Parades that honor living veterans occur in cities and towns all across the nation. Flags fly in the nation's capital as Washington, D.C. honors soldiers who have fought in wartime.
Someone penned the following words about a Veteran - - -
It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
Chaplain Dennis Edward O'Brian, USMC
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
Chaplain Dennis Edward O'Brian, USMC
Psalm 145:1-6 contains these words with focus upon God, the Lord:
“I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.”
One phrase in this Psalm, although lifted our of its context, can have some significance for the Veterans of this nation, many of whom are too soon forgotten - - -
“One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.”
(NLT) “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts.”
and shall declare your mighty acts.”
(NLT) “Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts.”
No sacrilege is intended! On their Exodus journey, God directed His people to erect Memorial Stones along the way so generations to come would know of God’s Mighty Acts and His Great Deliverance. The memorial stones were intended to be instructive and to bring to remembrance God’s Power and Wondrous Works.
Lest we forget - Our freedom has been purchased and secured by the acts of a brave military – by the blood of our Veterans. It is a day to remember – a day to honor. Consider these things with me!
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