Tag: veterans day
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10 Ways to Honor Our Veterans 2018
Our nation comes together on November 11 to remember the men and women who have served or are actively serving our country. My father Theodore L. Schweitzer served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, retiring from Oceana Naval Air Station, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.A. My brothers, uncles, sister-in-law, and nephews served too and I…
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Celebration and Recognition: Modern Manners for an Authentic Memorial Day
Memorial Day brings U.S. Americans together for a day of reflection as we honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. First initiated to remember fallen Union soldiers, Memorial Day became a national holiday after World War I, honoring all who died while defending our nation and its values. Though historically a solemn holiday,…