Today Is Veterans Day. Do You Know Why?

On this day in 1918, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, World War I came to an end. History.com

Veterans Day is largely intended to thank veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to United States national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty. Wikipedia.org

Veterans Day takes on a different meaning during times of war. I would like to take this time to honor those men and women who are right smack dab in the middle of it.

Thank you Veterans of yesterday, today, and tomorrow, for everything you have done and continue to do for your country.

They Did Their Share
By Joanna Fuchs

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say “thank you” to every wearer.

Poem Source: Joanna Fuchs at PoemSource.com