Today is Veteran’s Day.
Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. In proclaiming the holiday, he said:
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
But for most of us, Veteran’s Day is a personal holiday, when you tend to think of one or two people who have served in the military. Maybe a husband or wife, grandfather, or close friend.
For today’s question:
“Who are you thinking of on Veteran’s Day today?”
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The guys who serve so faithfully at Living Water as volunteers. I’d want them covering my back ANY day!!
My cousin, Mary, who is currently serving in Afghanistan, but is a veteran of other tours of duty in Japan and Iran. Also, several uncles and friends who served in various wars, conflicts, and in peacetime. Very thankful for each of them and the sacrifices they made.
I’m thinking of two people- my dad, who went to be with the Lord in May of this year, and was a Korean War vet; and the men of Baker 1/7. Who are they, you ask?
Every November for the last three years, in honor of the US Marines who fought in North Korea, the ‘Frozen Chosen’, I’ve read a book about them and their action there. First, I read “Breakout” by Norman Russ. Tremendous book. Everyone should read it. It gives the bird’s-eye perspective of the Chosin Reservoir campaign. Last year, I read, “Last Stand of Fox Company” by Drury/Clavin. This is the story of a Marine Rifle company tasked with holding a critical part of Toktong Pass, the pass that lead out of the Chosin Reservoir area, and the hardships they endured in their heroic defense of the area. This year, I’m reading, “Colder than Hell” by Joseph Owen. It is the story of Company B of the 1st Marine Division, 7th Regiment, and their experience at the Chosin.
If you’ve never read any of these books, I highly recommend them to you.