As much as I enjoy a day off, I didn’t want to just let the day pass without taking pause. Today is Veteran’s Day, and though I’m reminded of our veterans as well as those in active duty regularly in my life, I think it’s important to give a minute to what this day means. Because whether a service member gave just part of their life or their whole life, they did it without reservation or hesitation so that I might sit here today with the freedom to write about it on some measly website.
This morning I went to a local park aptly named Memorial Park. It was a cold morning so I didn’t expect to see many people out and about, but there were some. And that was enough.
I had some really interesting coversations with a few other people that were at the park with me, but I might save those for another time. Right now I just want to share a few pictures from the morning.
Growing up, I know we often thought of Veterans as older people, people from previous generations. While that’s true, it’s important to remember that this country has never stopped creating Veterans. There are men and women serving each and every day.
So if you know a Veteran, I hope you give them a call today. Even if it feels weird or awkward or you don’t normally have that kind of relationship. That’s okay. It’s right. Just say thanks.
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I didn’t blog about the brave folks serving our country, but I applaud you for doing so. They are amazing people. It’s not a job I’d ever want to do, but I’m very happy they’re doing it. There’s something very special those putting themselves in harms way. Thanks for the kind post!
We celebrate in Canada too only for us it’s called Remembrance Day. They did a great thing for us. God bless.
Today I was also thinking about how the veterans are no longer frail ancient men. It’s a sad but true fact of life.
Ohh great pictures! I felt my eyes welling up just looking through them. I think your last line says it all.
FANTASTIC pictures! Thank you for sharing!
I watched a unique ceremony yesterday where Canada’s oldest living 1st WWI vet at 108 passed a torch to at WWII vet who in turn passed the torch to a Korean War vet who passed it to a Canadian PeaceKeeper who passed it to a vet from the conflict in Afghanistan – who held it throughout the remainder of the ceremony. Very moving.
Great pictures. Thanks is really all we can say.
That’s a great photo essay. Thanks for sharing. And nice job supporting our vets!
This is such a sweet reminder, thank you …
Amen. Thanks for the post and the pics.