It coincides with holidays like Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of WW I were formally ended in 1918 at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month with the German signing of the Armistice.
Sometimes, Veterans Day is confused with Memorial Day — here’s the difference: Veterans Day celebrates the service of ALL U.S. military veterans; Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving
The legal holiday is still Nov 11, but if that date is a Saturday or Sunday, then organizations that observe the holiday will normally be closed on the adjacent Friday or Monday which is banks, post offices, and county and town offices close in this area and other parts as well.
Thanks to all veterans for their service including Grenville, a U.S. Navy veteran.
Remember to thank a veteran — or hug if a relative, spouse or good friend. THEY deserve it.
8 comments:
The Pres got his hug this morning!...:)JP
Thank you Grenville, and to all our veterans, we remember them all.
A very benificial day in our year
Huge thanks to Grenville and all those who have served our country and all their families.
Aha! I think I am now straight on the distinction.
Wonderful post! Huge thanks to Grenville and all those who have served our country and all their families.
Loved this post! Thank you Grenville, and to all our veterans!
God bless all our veterans, and thanks to G and to all the others including my brother who is a Vietnam vet
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