Freedom is something several people do not understand how to appreciate. We expect our freedom to be protected, as if it was our divine right for soldiers to quarrel for us. The people who risk their lives for us could not possibly be thanked enough. “I’m sorry for your loss” is not enough to fill the vast and gaping hole that is left in the deceased’s loved ones hearts. Nothing could ever be enough. Still, on Veteran’s Day we try to atone for the deaths by offering families and survivors jobs, money and parades. Parties and dissertations written by students are how death is coped with, and thankfulness is expressed. Why do they fight for us? The soldiers do not only feud so we can keep our personal liberties, but also for our country to remain
Our heroes make sacrifices.Our veterans make sacrifices because they care about us and they want to protect us from danger, so we can be safe.We should thank them every time we see them to inform them that we care. we should be thankful to each other not hateful.
Our nation past was, well, not always perfect. Without some of our veterans, our country wouldn’t be as free as it is. Veterans continue to make our country a free country, which also makes it a better place to live in. Veterans stood up for our country; whether the ones forced to go during the draft, or the ones who voluntarily go. Whether the cause, they were always ready to go and fight for the people’s freedom. We really do see how great these people are, I mean, they risked their life for ours to be
Welcome to New Haven Middle School’s Veterans Day Assembly. A lot of people think it’s just another assembly that you go to and just listen to people talk, but it’s more than just that. It’s about honoring our loved ones and the fallen ones, the ones who came back injured or scarred for life. We go to airports and gym’s where a meeting s held to welcome home our soldiers. Some kids ask their parents or someone they know about who gives us our freedom. All they have to say is someone who fights for our country. Freedom is NOT free. It may seem free because certain people are out fighting to protect us and our country. Some people throw a party or a huge welcome home gathering or make tons of signs to show their thanks. I’m sure they love it but I’m also sure all they would want is a simple thank you.
It is important to remember how much of daily life is affected by the work of veterans. Walking on streets, going to school, eating at restaurants, and hanging out with friends all depend on the service of veterans. They may not receive the proper amount of recognition from the younger generations, but their work is appreciated. In actuality, they gained vital information that can be shared with the future generations. They have gained respect and honor for their duty for our
A representative for the Pentagon, whom the veterans thought would offer strong support for the memorial, essentially said, “Why should we build a memorial to losers?” (Scruggs 30). Some politicians and others agreed, calling the veterans “crybabies who should receive less from the government” (Scruggs 31). Many Americans, however, especially veterans and those who had lost loved ones in the war, strongly supported the memorial. Tens of thousands of letters thanking the Fund and offering support accompanied widely varying donations to the memorial, such as one that said, “The whole town turned out for the funeral for he was the only boy who died there from this small town - but there it ended. There is no recognition of his death anywhere so far as the town he grew up in is concerned.” (Scruggs 26). Some that supported the Memorial were even a part of those who had condemned the war - “I opposed the war. I marched (and prayed) for peace. I counseled C.O.s. But I will never, never forget what so many gave of what they had for what they believed. And many of these, tragically, were the best we had.” (Scruggs 27). To those at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund receiving the letters, both supporting and condemning, they showed equal amounts of the pain that ran deeply through America, and they began to work harder at their attempt to heal this
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”- President Harry S. Truman. An American is someone who shows bravery, courage, and takes all opportunities that come their way. America accepts immigrants from all of the world, but a true American is someone who shows bravery, courage, can use any obstacle as motivation, and uses every opportunity to rise as high as they are willing to work.
On the 11th of November, the U.S. observes Veterans Day. On this day, we are meant to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much of their own lives to serve this country. Whether one may favor the Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, or the National Guard, we should all pay our respects to all those who served both current, former, and deceased. But what is the purpose of Veterans Day? And why is it so important to observe this particular holiday?
As I recently traveled to Washington D.C. I visited an extremely empowering memorial - the Vietnam Veterans Wall. I walked along the endless panels and the thousands of names, I realized the impact that this war had on our country and that these names are actual people. They are brothers, fathers, sons, uncles, friends. These individuals left their family, their wives, their children. Some gave their lives, and some gave their sanity, but they all suffered for something much bigger. Many Americans fought in the Vietnam War - some against their will, many as young as 18 years of age. They risked their lives fighting for us, for our country and for a difference. Some soldiers returned home, and sadly, some did not. Many of whom arrived in April,
Being a descendant of a veteran makes me proud of my family and its history and hardwork and dedication. Makes me proud of my country and where I come from. Helps me have a better appreciation for those who fight for our country. Makes me thankful that they give up so much like being with their family, sleep and being able to come home and take days off of work, so that I can sleep at night peacefully in my bed without having to worry about what is going on outside my house. It means putting trust in my country and everything that it stands for. It means saying that Pledge Allegiance with meaning and understanding on the words that I am saying. Sitting there at the table listening to stories they share about what they have been through, being able to vividly see
Veterans day as we know it is important to all American citizens and we should all know how to celebrate, and know the affect of what veterans have fought for, and what Veterans day actually stands for and how we should respect the day as it is. Teenagers in middle school and even high school don’t really think about the importance of Veterans day and what it really means to be a Veteran, being a teenager I know that the teens in our grade don’t even mention the day until it is mentioned by an adult. Usually to celebrate there is a parade held in New York city on Saturday November 11. During the parade there are about 25,000 people participating in the parade. Most people around the world are more concerned
Every year since 1919 on November 11th, America celebrates Veterans Day. However, do our people truly understand the meaning behind putting on that army camouflage uniform. Now, the term hero is used very loosely and it is losing its meaning throughout the nation. In any case, it is important to realize the actual reasoning behind why our veterans are America’s heroes.
how is your evening....hope you are enjoying a good memorial day weekend.......so far my weekend was good.....I am aware that you located near Louisville.....I have visited Louisville few times after I got stationed in ft Campbell.....Louisville just a bit over couple of hours drive from Campbell.....distance is not a factor for me....at the same note I don't want to pressure you ....if you are comfortable I would look forward to hear back from you...we can get to know each other and see how things fall in place.
How Americans feel when it’s Veteran’s Day is a feeling of elation. We know what these people have done, and it’s why we are where we are today. We have ceremonies to commemorate these brave souls, we have hours of dedicated programming broadcast on television and radios, all for them. Everything that goes on during Veteran’s Day is a reminder of what they have done. Every American knows that war can be brutal, it is never pleasant, it has consequences and some of those consequences can never go away. There is a chance many veterans have suffered great losses for what they did for our country, if you ask me I think they deserve a little credit. To think there are people so brave as to lose limbs, or even functions, for our country and for you and me? Of course that deserves credit, it deserves more than any of us can actually give because we owe our lives to these people! These veterans have fought, won, lost, everything possible just so you and me could be standing where we are right
Veterans Day is a national holiday to commemorate fallen and current men and women for serving our country. One year after The Great War, November 11 was declared as Armistice Day by President Wilson. It officially became a holiday on June 1, 1954. Then later the name was changed to ‘Veterans Day’ on October 8th (Office of Public Affairs). From then on it was a widely celebrated holiday.
Veteran’s Day is often a holiday overlooked when mentioned. If one were to scan a calendar for important events, most likely they would probably skip right over it. It is almost as if the more years go by, the more forgotten the day has become. Why is that? Since when is that acceptable to forget about soldiers who risk their lives everyday. It especially does not matter what their job is, what war they fought in, or even how long they did it for. Veterans are veterans, period. Furthermore, an example of a veteran who should be more recognized, is the Marine photographer, Jeff Sisto. Without a doubt, he has served this country just as much as any other soldier. The poem “Still Life: From the Notebook of Ambrose Bierce, 1862” by R.T Smith showcases the true heroism that Jeff Sisto has displayed.