Veteran's Day, November 11

[Bacpacker]

Sounds like a great school, making sure proper things are observed as they should be.

 

[Neb]

Today I attended a assembly at our local elementary school named for a helicopter pilot who died in viet nam. K thru 5th grade and they met everyone at the door and handed out a individually hand drawn and colored American flag on one side of the 8X10 piece of paper and a thank you written on the other side.
In the gym the various grades each sang one of the services songs. Then they had a video presentation with photos of the grandpa's and grandma's when they were in the military and a photo of them today with their kids and grandkids. Also photos of the current service members with their kids.
The local cub scouts brought in and retired the colors and all in all it was a great day. Talking to the principal she said they are one of the only schools that does this type of program.

My granddaughters school have ceremony at school.

Nice

Ben

 

[Snowman]

What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?​

Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty.

https://department.va.gov/veterans-day/facts-and-information/