I have a column at Townhall and Human Events today suggesting that rather than merely acknowledging our veterans today, we need to be more active. We need to stand up, find a veteran, and thank them for their service — person to person.
On Veterans Day 2004, I wrote that “In a perfect world, Veterans Day would be one of our most important holidays, and we would use it to build and expand a profound understanding of what our heroes have done for us and our nation while expressing our infinite gratitude for their sacrifice.”
I’m not holding out hope that we’re going to get there anytime soon, but translating our appreciation into action that reflects our gratitude and our respect would be a good first step.
UPDATE: Jeff Harrell has an excellent post on Veterans Day here.
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November 11, 2006 - 6:01 pm
Ebery day, I am thankful to the men and women who are protecting the saftey and freedom of myself and my family. My husband and I have 4 children.
Every chance I get, I thank a veteran, personally every and each time I have the chance. God Bless them all, and may God bless us too.
With heart felt appreciation and gratitude,
Jennifer Mitchell, Acworth, Georgia
November 12, 2006 - 1:38 am
I thought you may like to read this speech that was given to over 250 veterans: http://www.guyrandalladams.com/vet.html
Debra…
November 13, 2006 - 1:52 pm
Veterans Day used to be a much more emotional day, in part because of its link to the end of World War I.
This is a great, if a bit dated, photo of a veteran who truly paid the price.
December 3, 2006 - 6:14 pm
[…] A few weeks ago, for Veterans Day, I wrote a column urging Americans — especially those of us who haven’t served — to transform their appreciation into action. […]