VETERANS DAY Wednesday NOV.11  

1.    What is Veterans Day? A public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.

2.    When is it? On Nov. 11

3.    What is the purpose of Veterans Day ?To honor US veterans and victims of all wars.

4.    Why is it important to show honor on Veterans Day? To honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans .To thank them to expose and give their lives for our country.

5.    List several ways to show honor and respect on Veterans Day.

v Show Up: Attend a Veterans Day event in your area.

v Donate: There are a plethora of wonderful organizations who offer all manner of support, services and appreciation for our service members. To get a few ideas for donations.

v  Fly a flag: Veterans Day is a great opportunity to fly the flag!

v Visit a VA Hospital: Find out what the policies are at your nearest VA hospital for interacting with patients or volunteering, and spend the day with a veteran.

v . Write: if you know a veteran, write a simple postcard or e-card that recognizes them on Veterans Day.

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7.    Write anything else of special interest to you pertaining to Veterans Day. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who gave their lives and those who perished while in service.

8.    Write a reflection of at least eight sentences expressing your feelings toward veterans day To us in America, the reflections of veterans Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations also it’s a very important day for all of us we can spend time or commemorate those who give their lives for our nation , those who sacrifice for a free country for a country with peace and justice for all for those who died and those who survive because it’s a honor have them alive.