Veterans Day 2023

Every year at Veterans Day I try to think of something new to mark the occasion.

It is well known at least among those who have served that Veterans Day started as a remembrance of the signing of the treaties that ended WWI and was known as Armistice Day. Later the name was changed to include and honor all who have served.

This is an important distinction. Far too many people confuse Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Veterans Day honors all, those who gave some.

Memorial Day honors those lost: those who gave all.

 See more here:

Veterans Day 2023: Founding, Fact & Meaning

 

 

Each year a competition is held to choose a representative poster, this is the 2023 winner.

So, this year, if you have the day off or even if you do not, take just a moment to remember the Vets who have served this country for you and be grateful for their sacrifices.

Next time, on the 16th, we will revisit New Mexico, so meet me there, as usual, at 9:00 am.

To see additional Vietnam memorials from any state, please click a state name from the list on the left side of this page.

If you are following along at all, you will have seen that a number of you have responded to my request to send me memorials you have seen in your area or where you may have traveled. These submissions help expand the knowledge of how we have remembered the men and women who served or were lost in 'Nam and you help to honor them. If you have any such photos, I would love to see them. Please send them along to the email at the left and I will gladly share them here.