Honor them before they're gone forver
A Veteran's Day Tribute
If someone has done military service,
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
If someone has done military service,
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
They earn our deep respect and admiration;
That they are special no one can ignore.
That they are special no one can ignore.
They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy;
The list is long of all the things they gave.
The list is long of all the things they gave.
Our veterans are extraordinary people;
They’re loyal, dedicated, true and brave.
We owe our freedoms and our very lives
To our veterans, who served in uniform.
To our veterans, who served in uniform.
Our veterans should be celebrities;
They’re exceptional; no other group compares.
They’re exceptional; no other group compares.
We’re grateful for the many things they’ve done;
They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.
They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.
We owe our veterans support and friendship;
Let no one ever question what they’re worth.
Let no one ever question what they’re worth.
These men and women served us and our country,
Our veterans--the very best on earth.
Our veterans--the very best on earth.
By Joanna Fuchs
On Veterans' Day
While we were here at home,
They traveled land and sea,
To make sure we stayed safe,
To protect and keep us free.
Words are not enough
To give them what they're due.
On Veterans' Day, please thank them
For their service, to me and you.
By Joanna Fuchs
*The above Veterans are from the California Veteran Home in Shasta County.
Every day, memories of World War II are disappearing from living history. The men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 66,143 of the 16.4 million Americans who served in World War II are alive as of 2024.
May we pray for and remember our courageous veterans not just on one day of the year, but every day. Thank you for sharing this marvelous tribute, Debby. God bless!
ReplyDeleteI agree Martha. God bless them!
DeleteAs long as there are wars there will be veterans. Thanks for the photos and words.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 24; 6-8 Jesus said “You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth pains.”
DeleteA wonderful tribute. We have a WWII veteran in our church, Harry Miller. He just turned 100 a couple of weeks ago. Still gets around quite well.
ReplyDeleteHe said a few words at church yesterday that had a lot of us in tears.
I can imagine. When I used to volunteer at the Veterans Home I loved hearing them share their stories. I really did love them when I was there. Maybe one day in the future, I’ll volunteer there again.
DeleteA wonderful Veteran's Day post! It is too bad they seem to only be honored and appreciated on one day of the year.
ReplyDeleteIt’s just the way it is. When I see a veteran out and about, I always try to thank them for their service! My husband has had many thank him and I know he really appreciates it. He gets teary!
DeleteThank you for this wonderful tribute. We must not forget them.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I agree. The younger generations need to hear their stories.
DeleteWhat powerful images! Quiet pride, still. I can't imagine all that their weary eyes have seen.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful way to put it: quiet pride.
DeleteThis is a great post and how wonderful that you posted images of these veterans. They totally deserve to be recognized, for they are what Real heroes look like. Thank you for sharing each photo.
ReplyDeleteI know a couple of the women - from when I volunteered
DeleteAmen.
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Amen, indeed!
DeleteThank You for this post.
ReplyDeleteThe men and women in the military have a special place in my heart.
My son is active, he has people come up to him and thank him. It makes me cry if I am with him. And I am very thankful for all that have served and are continuing to be willing to do so today.
Thank you to your husband.
Love, Carla
Thank you for your son's service—it's something to be proud of! I remember when my son was serving and how some would not allow their sons to serve, but it was okay for me to send mine. That always irritates me. Military service creates good people (for the most part), but it takes a special kind of young person who is willing to sacrifice for their country.
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