Veterans Day

Veterans Day this Saturday is to honor all those who served honorably whether volunteer or drafted.

Since 1918 on the day when World War I officially ended on the 11th month, 11th day at 11 a.m., our nation sets aside time to remember.

In 1916, America was not a part of World War I, but the Battle of the Somme was a turning point for the war that would eventually be a world war. The battle lasted 141 days from July 1st to November 18th, 1916 with the British killed on the first day, 19,240 soldiers.

In April, 1917, the United States entered the war after four of our merchant ships were sunk by German u-boats. At the time, Great Britain was on the verge of bankruptcy as it owed American-owned munition and arms companies $358 million dollars. Some two million Americans would volunteer or be conscripted by the end of the war on November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m.

According to the 2015 census records, there are nearly 19 million veterans.

United States Army motto is “This We’ll Defend,” Marines “Always Faithful,” Navy “Not Self, but Country,” Air Force “Aim High, Fly-Fight-Win,” and Coast Guard “Always Ready.”

With Respect, Honor and Gratitude, Thank you, Veterans.