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Honoring Our Veterans

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Poppy Day / Veterans Day

If you’re a fan of the royal family, you’ve probably seen its members wear red paper flowers from time to time. But that floral pin is more than just a fashion statement—it’s steeped in significance. 

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Well Done – Hershel “Woody” Williams

At 95 years old this veteran, is the only Medal of Honor recipient from WWII still living.  He has a mission that keeps him going and speaking some 200+ days a year.  “Woody’s” mission is to recognize and honor Gold Star Families.  If you are unfamiliar with the term, a Gold Star Family is one whose loved one has been killed in service to his or her country. Read more

Remembrance Day

Ever wonder why Veteran’s Day is on November 11th and does not change? Read more

Gratitude For Their Service

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The 11th Day of November

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Today at exactly 11:11 a.m. and every Veteran’s Day every year at 11:11 a.m……. Read more

Remembering

 

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God Bless America – The Rest Of The Story

flag-cIn 1939 on November 11th, Armistice Day, or what we now celebrate as Veteran’s Day, the iconic American anthem, God Bless America, was first performed by the then great radio star, Kate Smith. Read more

Poppy Day

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In Canada, Britain, South Africa, and most Commonwealth countries, in the days leading up to the eleventh day of November, Remembrance Day, there are very few people walking along the streets who are not wearing a poppy.  People sell them on every street corner and inside a lot of stores.  There is no set price – any donation will do.    The proceeds go to support the Armed Forces.
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