Veteran's Day Gratitude

How grateful I am to live in the United States of America!

In appreciation to every member of every branch 

of the United States Armed Forces.

May God bless you for serving our country!

Appreciating US Veterans

Recognizing our US Veterans who have served this country.

Thank you for preserving and defending our freedoms!

Two great quotes from two great presidents:

Sincere Veterans Day Appreciation

With great respect, honor and gratitude,

we acknowledge your service to

provide and protect our freedom.

Thank you, United States Veterans!

Commemorating Veterans Day with Photos from Washington DC's World War II Memorial

With another Veteran's Day upon us, I honor those who have served our country 
with highlights from our visit to the World War II Memorial in Washington DC.

It's situated between the Washington Monument and, on the other 
end of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial.

This depiction of an amphibious landing is one of 

24 bronze bas-relief sculptures lining the entrance to the memorial. 

A 43' pavilion on each end of the plaza represents the Pacific and Atlantic conflicts.

Inside each one is a bronze baldacchino (a ceremonial canopy) 

featuring four American eagles holding a laurel victory wreath.

Fifty-six granite pillars represent each state and territory of the United States.
They're arranged according to the order of entry into the Union.

The pillars are connected at their bases by 

bronze rope sculptures, symbolizing the country's unity.

Each 17' pillar is adorned with a bronze wreath of either oak leaves or wheat.

I appreciated the opportunity for deep contemplation and thoughts of gratitude 

to my father, my father-in-law, uncles, and fathers of friends who served in WWII.

The impressive Freedom Wall features 4,000 gold stars,

each representing 100 American service personnel,

honoring over 400,000 who died or remain missing in WWII.

Freedom isn't free. 

The Rainbow Pool with its beautiful fountains is the centerpiece of the Memorial.

To every US Veteran, we honor and respect what you did for our country.

Please know that your service is appreciated.

National WWII Memorial
17th Street Independence Ave. Southwest
Washington, District of Columbia 20037

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While we're at it, a shot of the majestic Washington Monument.

Do you have family members who've served in WWII?
I'd love to hear about it in the Comments section below!

A Veterans Day Thank You

va.gov

It is with extreme gratitude that we honor

our United States Veterans

today...and every day.

May God bless the men and women in the armed forces,

past, present and future.

"I thank my God every time I remember you."

Philippians 1:3

You can find the website for the 

United States Department of Veterans Affairs here.

Veterans Day Salute

First, a small snippet, without an author or source, but so worth sharing.

I'm allowing this to sink in. 

I want to always remember those blank checks that were signed for my country.
For my freedoms. 

I want to honor and appreciate United States Veterans,
not just on Veterans Day, but every day.

Enjoy this memorable performance as the 

West Virginia University 2011 Marching Band salutes the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Let's raise our heads with pride and respectfully bow them
as we pay homage to our Veterans of the United States of America.

May God bless our United States Armed Forces.

May God bless America.

Veteran's Day Tribute

Veteran's Day is Sunday, November 11, 2012.

I know that you'll find this YouTube video as moving as I did.

It's an excellent tribute by Steelhousemedia.

I encourage you to share this video to spread our appreciation.

May God bless our veterans, and May God bless the United States of America!

"Veterans are heroes walking in our midst.

Neighbors, family and friends.

They deserve our gratitude, praise and respect.

With inspiring quotes and stirring music,

let this video help you honor and salute the heroes in your midst."