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Caring For Our Veterans

Time really flies and the resilience, strong vision and proficiency to grip a pistol have all been things of the history. But the bravery and the memories of being in a war will forever be in their soul. Our veterans- what happens next after they have risked their lives?

Our beloved veterans have been into different hells in struggling for a cause. Now that they in their lives’ decisive point, are they are really cared of? Minus the strength and the clear vista and memory that have been snatched by their age, these used to be well-equipped and tough men and women are now watching the sunset silently in their chairs.

The government performs an important role in the wellness and security of our veterans. Different benefit programs and decrees have been made to protect their rights and support their significant needs. These benefits also cover the household and dependents of the soldier, of which varies from different states.
These benefits include money-support on education, assistance on home loans, life insurance as well as regular pay and social security and vocational rehabilitation. The benefits are not only restricted as long as the inactive army is alive, it still continues through providing burial and funeral benefits, thus giving them a modest and well-deserved last commemoration for their unparalleled performance of their promised responsibility.

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Remembering Veterans Day From Long Ago

Armistice Day celebrated the end of World War I in 1918 and was the predecessor to Veterans Day. The fighting on the Western Front ended at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. This peace was ratified in the Treaty of Versailles the following year. The day was set aside to honor those who fought in “the war to end all wars,” particularly those who died.

Observance of the armistice was most popular in Europe (France still calls it Armistice Day). Over the years people in many countries took to wearing poppies and placing flowers on soldiers’ graves in honor of the fallen soldiers from WWI. The poppy was made popular by the now famous poem by a Scottish war veteran, which began with “In Flanders Field the poppies grow.” It was not until 1938 when the United States officially recognized Armistice Day. Most pre-boomers learned these facts in elementary school.

Veterans Day replaced the one-war holiday in 1954 so all those who served in the United States military, both in war and peace, could be collectively honored on November 11th each year. This year might be a good time to remember those who are in harms way in Iraq and Afghanistan. We owe all those serving in our Armed Forces a “thank you” for protecting our country and our way of life.

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