Podcast 105
November 11th is celebrated in the United States of America each year with Veterans Day. This day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served to keep our country free. Each year on this day we stand as grateful citizens who know that only two forces have granted us freedom. Jesus Christ and the American soldier. Podcast 105 will remind all Americans to reserve time on November 11th to thank a veteran.
This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on November 11th because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to “Veterans Day” to account for all veterans in all wars.
There are around 20.4 million U.S. veterans according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This represents less than 10% of the total U.S. adult population. In the current Congress, 20% of senators and 19% of representatives had prior military service, the lowest point in American history.
As our country argues and fights over things such as impeachment, we want to take time in podcast 105 to thank all Veterans. You sacrificed so we can be free. Without your dedication to the freedom of our country, we would not be free. On a personal note, I have several friends who are veterans. It is you I personally want to thank.
Thank You to All Veterans
Don’t ever think for one minute that there are not those who do not appreciate your service. I am grateful for all that you have done for my freedom. You gave up time with your family to keep us all safe. This podcast is a small way I can publically say thank you to all veterans. Thank you for what you stand for. For the bravery you have shown. And for the honor you brought to yourself and your country.
We celebrate and honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. For without the American Veteran we have no freedom. Without the America Veteran, we have no society. One could even say without the American Veteran we would have no country.
May God continue to bless you. And May God continue to bless the United States of America.