Veterans Day Quotes,Veterans Day 2009

Veterans Day Quotes,Veterans Day 2009 :Today is November 11th and people in the United States, are celebrating Veterans Day , which is also known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate the veterans, who have defended their country. But it is also a day of sadness, because there are so many that have lost their lives trying to defend their country.

Veterans Day Quotes,Veterans Day 2009:Today is November 11th and people in the United States, are celebrating Veterans Day, which is also known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate the veterans, who have defended their country. But it is also a day of sadness, because there are so many that have lost their lives trying to defend their country. Veterans Day is a legal holiday in USA, both state and federal and was declared a National holiday back in 1938. According to dailyamerican.com, there are still 25 million living veterans, so today is not only a time to be proud of the soldiers who have died fighting for their country, but to also be grateful to those who have served and are still living.

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Veterans Day Thank You,Veterans Day Quotes

Veterans Day Thank You,Veterans Day Quotes: Many are inclined to assume that when people opposes a war, they also oppose the troops serving in it.  During the Vietnam War, a small minority of protestors, mostly on the West Coast fixed that notion in the public’s perception by throwing blood at returning troops.  To this day I feel angry over that.  Most of us in the peace movement took a completely different attitude.  We accepted returning troops and listened to what they had to say.  They were a window for us, through which we could see the truth about what was happening there.  Once returning vets saw that we accepted them and did not condemn their service, more often then not they joined us in opposition to the war. Our troops do not make policy.  They do not start wars.  They serve under oath to obey the legal orders given them.  Most perform their duties with pride and honor.  When they become involved in illegal, immoral wars such as Vietnam and Iraq, they are victims of the politicians that place them in harm’s way without just cause.  They deserve our thanks, our loyalty and our love.  They deserve the best care and benefits we can provide them because of the extreme sacrifices they have made on our behalf.

Veterans Day Thank You,Veterans Day Quotes:Many are inclined to assume that when people opposes a war, they also oppose the troops serving in it.  During the Vietnam War, a small minority of protestors, mostly on the West Coast fixed that notion in the public’s perception by throwing blood at returning troops.  To this day I feel angry over that.  Most of us in the peace movement took a completely different attitude.  We accepted returning troops and listened to what they had to say.  They were a window for us, through which we could see the truth about what was happening there.  Once returning vets saw that we accepted them and did not condemn their service, more often then not they joined us in opposition to the war.

Our troops do not make policy.  They do not start wars.  They serve under oath to obey the legal orders given them.  Most perform their duties with pride and honor.  When they become involved in illegal, immoral wars such as Vietnam and Iraq, they are victims of the politicians that place them in harm’s way without just cause.  They deserve our thanks, our loyalty and our love.  They deserve the best care and benefits we can provide them because of the extreme sacrifices they have made on our behalf.

With that in mind, I considered the ongoing GOP claim that Democrats do not support our troops, but Republicans do.  I visited Project Vote Smart to learn what our veterans have to say about just who it is that has their backs.  The Disabled American Veterans gave 200 national politicians a 100% perfect rating.  All 200 are Democrats.  They gave 32 national politicians a rating of 50% or less.  All 32 are Republicans.  The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave 85 national politicians an A+, A or A- rating.  All 85 are Democrats.  They gave 49 national politicians a D, D- or F rating.  All 49 are Republicans.  It seems that Republicans call it supporting the troops whenever they vote for a measure to funnel billions into the pockets of war profiteers, but when it calls to actually taking care of our vets, they almost invariably complain about the costs and oppose it.  So I encourage you all to do remove Republicans from office.

And to those among you who have served our nation in the military, thank you for your sacrifice.

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Are Banks Open On Veterans Day..Is Veterans Day A Bank Holiday

Are Banks Open On Veterans Day..Is Veterans Day A Bank Holiday: Belleville will hold its 11th annual Veterans Day Celebration at 11 a.m.

Are Banks Open On Veterans Day..Is Veterans Day A Bank Holiday:Belleville will hold its 11th annual Veterans Day Celebration at 11 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Monument on the Public Square.
Col. Gary P. Goldstone, commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base, will be the featured speaker.

A World War II Navy Scout Bomber will fly over at 11:11 a.m., signifying the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, which marked the end of World War I in 1918. There will be a 21-gun salute and are church bells will ring. Other highlights are patriotic music, bagpipes and a color guard.

• Belleville — At 6 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3 from St. Mary Parish in Belleville will hold a flag retirement and veteran recognition ceremony at St. Mary Parish at the corner of 18th and West Main streets in Belleville. The Polish American Veterans will hold a 21-gun salute and a bugler will play taps during the ceremony. The final flag to be retired will be St. Mary’s and upon completion of the ceremony a new flag will be flown. The event is open to the public.

• Belleville — Belleville West High School is inviting veterans and the public to participate in its fourth annual Veterans Day Assembly at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the gymnasium.

Veterans are asked to arrive between 2:30 and 2:45.

Retired Air Force Col. Michael H. Wieland will be the speaker. Wieland flew missions in Vietnam and is a former military airlift command liaison officer for the United Nations and a former commander of the 60th Air Base Group at Travis AFB, Calif. He has flown congressmen, secretaries of State and Defense and vice presidents around the world.

• Fairview Heights — A Veterans Day celebration will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Hall Post 8677, 5325 N. Illinois St. in Fairview Heights.

An honors ceremony is scheduled for 8 to 9 a.m. A health fair with screenings will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free breakfast and lunch will be served.

The event is sponsored by Hospice of Southern Illinois. For information, contact Lisa Phillipson at 222-5905 or lphillipson@hospice.org.

• O’Fallon — Texas Roadhouse restaurant in O’Fallon will dedicate its new Corral of Courage at 11 a.m.

In observance of Veteran’s Day and to honor local military men and women, Texas Roadhouse invites the public to bring in photos, patches and other military memorabilia for inclusion in the display.

Chief Master Sgt. Ken McQuiston with the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, will officiate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Corral of Courage. With 28 years of military service, this dedication will be the last dressed ceremony of McQuiston’s military career.

The Corral of Courage will complement the restaurant’s murals that portray community themes.

• O’Fallon — Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., will speak at 3 p.m. at the Sergeant Charles A. Fricke VFW Post 805 and Auxiliary Veterans Day ceremony at 221 W First St. The ceremony follows the post’s Veterans Day parade and will include a rifle salute to America’s fallen veterans. ***

Here is what’s open and closed for the Veterans Day holiday:

• Most government offices, public schools and banks will be closed.

• No mail will be delivered.

• Most food and department stores will be open.

• Belleville trash pickup will not be conducted on the holiday. Pickup will be one-day late for the remainder of the week.