Veterans Day is a national observance honoring all U.S. military veterans, both living and deceased, for their service in times of war and times of peace. It reflects gratitude for those who risked their lives to defend the nation, recognizing their courage, their sacrifice, and their role in safeguarding peace. The holiday began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the 1918 ceasefire that ended World War I. Armistice began at 11:00 a.m. (the eleventh hour) on Monday (the eleventh day), November (the eleventh month). The holiday was renamed in 1954 to honor veterans of all American wars. Our youngest grandchild’s elementary school will celebrate the day with a veterans’ breakfast. John plans to attend wearing a flag T-shirt and a baseball cap displaying the USS California. At dinnertime, we’ll stand in a very long line outside Golden Corral, where he’ll swap stories with people who served in all branches of the military.
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