November 12, 2012
The observed Veterans Day holiday is today–Monday November 12. But yesterday on November 11, there was an important ceremony honoring those currently serving and those who have served before.
According to the VA official site,
“The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.”
Veterans Day, like Memorial Day before it, is a time to remember, to reflect, and to thank our men and women in uniform. Today we pause from our regularly scheduled discussions of FHA home loans, refinancing, appraisals, and answering reader questions to say thank you to our brave men and women who serve.
Many of them are overseas and cannot be home today to hear our thanks, but it’s very important to convey our gratitude. We believe in the troops and hope they all can come home soon–if not for good, at least for the upcoming holiday season.
If you are not a veteran or a currently serving military member, chances are good you know someone who is; a friend, a relative, a co-worker. Why not take some time today to say thanks for their service?
Happy Veterans Day, and a special THANK YOU to the troops past and present who serve and have served with honor.
Joe Wallace has been specializing in military and personal finance topics since 1995. His work has appeared on Air Force Television News, The Pentagon Channel, ABC and a variety of print and online publications. He is a 13-year Air Force veteran and a member of the Air Force Public Affairs Alumni Association. He was Managing editor for www.valoans.com for (8) years and is currently the Associate Editor for FHANewsblog.com.
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