Observing Veterans Day

Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorated the anniversary of the formal end of World War I. The holiday, observed on November 11, coincides with the end of hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

In 1954, Veterans’ groups thought the term ‘Armistice,’ meaning a formal written agreement to end the fighting, had negative connotations. Hence, they urged Congress to amend the law that had set Armistice Day and to rename the holiday ‘Veterans Day’ before the date of observance that year. 

Unlike our American Holiday of ‘Memorial Day,’ which is intended to honor those who have died in serving the US within the military, ‘Veterans Day’ honors all US military service veterans, living or deceased, who were discharged for any reason other than dishonorable.

Another American Holiday, Armed Forces Day, specifically honors those presently in military service to the US.

All Americans should reflect upon the meaning of Veterans Day as well as Memorial and Armed Forces Days.

We should be filled with pride in the service and heroism of those who have served and are serving in the US Military and express our gratitude upon every opportunity for their “service to our Country.”

Because of these great men and women, we live in “the land of the free” and enjoy the liberties of these great United States.

Patrick Murphy

Rank: E-6; Staff Sergeant

Branch: US Army

Mike Milan

Rank: Captain

Branch: Army National Guard

Jack Mease, CPA

Rank: Sergeant

Branch: United States Air Force

Kathy Grosskurth

Rank: E-5; Sergeant

Branch: US Army

Danny Griffin

Rank: E-6; Staff Sergeant

Branch: US Army

Rod Barham

Rank: Brigadier General

Branch: US Army

Phil Warren

Rank: Specialist 5th Class

Branch: US Army

Lori A. Stein

Rank: Staff Sargent

Branch: United States Air Force

Gary DeHart

Rank: 1st Lieutenant

Branch: Georgia National Guard

Ronal Nolan

Rank: 1st Lieutenant

Branch: US Army

Thomas Cody

Rank: Airman FC

Branch: United States Air Force

Insightful Accountant wants to express our gratitude to all veterans who have served in the US Military. We also want to recognize you.

Please take one minute to complete the form at this link. You can upload pictures or upload them from your device to aid us in recognizing you. 

On this special day, we want to say again, “Thank YOU for YOUR Service!”