Happy Veterans Day

caliking

To all among us who have served our country, wishing you a Happy Veterans Day. Thank you.

JohnInCarolina

Yes!  Thank you for your service!  Many veterans here on the forum.

lkapigian

Thank All if you for Your Service, we are a great nation thanks to you !

wwinnc

Great day- Thanks to everyone who served!  This appreciation needs to be remembered year round.  It is amazing to see the appreciation on a veterans face when they are thanked randomly through the year!

lousubcap

At the close of World War II :

“To you who answered the call of your country and served in its Armed Forces to bring about the total defeat of the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of a grateful Nation. As one of the Nation’s finest, you undertook the most severe task one can be called upon to perform. Because you demonstrated the fortitude, resourcefulness and calm judgment necessary to carry out that task, we now look to you for leadership and example in further exalting our country in peace.”

 

More than 16 million Americans served in World War II. Following the war, President Harry S. Truman sent the above letter on White House letterhead with a facsimile of the President’s signature to all honorably discharged veterans.