Dept. of Veterans' Affairs - Veterans Day 2009

As we do every year, on this Veterans’ Day we at digitalflood.com would like to extend our unending gratitude and appreciation to all our soldiers past and present who have unselfishly defended our liberty, freedom, and justice that we all too often take for granted. Your selfless acts pay tribute to the living legacy that is the United States of America and its people. You are not forgotten. Everyday, not just Veterans’ Day, your valiant acts cross our minds and capture our hearts. Thank you once again.

For those of you who would like to learn more about Veterans’ Day please see this article. Veterans’ Day originated in the USA as Armistice Day and was originally a holiday to honor those who fought in World War I, as well as, to mark the day (November 11th) in 1918 when a treaty was signed to end the war. It later, after World War II, was changed to Veterans’ Day and made to commemorate not only the efforts of both World Wars, but to honor all who have served in the US Military past and present; especially those who have served during times of war and in active combat. Traditionally the day is marked by living veterans parading to cemeteries where they mark the graves of their deceased comrades with American flags. This recalls the time honored US Military tradition of “leaving no soldier behind.” The tradition is about making sure those veterans alive today have the civilian public’s attention drawn to remember those who have died in honorable service of both our country and their freedom. It’s a solemn holiday, but an important one as a true democracy maintains its freedom through a standing military comprised of volunteers showing our commitment to the values of our nation and the defense of those values. Our volunteer military is a hallmark of that very concept in the USA and as such we must honor their commitment to us as a nation and a people.

If you know a living veteran be sure to say thank you to them today. This is their day.