Remembrance Day/Veterans Day

And that is why I believe we should have a law that only those who have served get to vote on the next conflict.

All veterans can eat free tomorrow at Applebee's. My wife can afford to take me out tomorrow.

I know --- making the rounds. McCormick was free Sunday, Lowes and Home Depot 10% off, Golden something that we don't have in the Denver area was offering a free meal. Finally some direct benefit of being a veteran.

I did not know about the Lowe's and Home Depot discount. Thanks Frank. Now if I can think of something I need (want) from them.

"All veterans can eat free tomorrow at Applebee's" Isn't that almost an insult?

BTW, this day is commonly known in Europe as "Armistice Day" (as it was also in the US, before WWII). British and Commonwealth soldiers wear a red poppy on their uniform, in reference to the poem "In Flanders Field". Anyone in Britain, France and Belgium today can probably see a remembrance ceremony.

I'll be wearing my buddy poppy tomorrow when I teach my 6th graders about Armistice Day and the Hindenburg Line, where my grandfather was on 11-11-18.

I wish to extend a thank you to all veterans, noting that there are many who are active on the Helpline. Thanks for your service!

Honoring and thanking all former, present and future veterans. Thank you for our freedom.

Thank you Steve for the wonderful video.

I would also like to offer thanks to all of the dogs, horses, mules and carrier pigeons who served (and in the case of dogs continue to serve). Some of you may think this silly, but I am actually very serious. As a case in point, dogs were vital in the pacific theater in WWII. Having spent time with WWII dog handlers last year, I can tell you that to a man they were grateful to have their dogs with them in the foxholes. A dog in the foxhole meant the soldiers could get much-needed rest as the dog would warn them if the enemy approached. Ask any K-9 handler from Vietnam about his canine partner and he will likely break down as those dogs never made it back, but were left behind as military surplus. The animals who served and continue to serve never had a choice about their service. They couldn't file for conscientious objection, they couldn't flee to Canada nor could they fake illness or injury to get out of duty. They often meant the difference between death and survival for the humans alongside whom they served. During WWI, I know that pigeons were vital for carrying messages on the battlefields. That war also saw the last of the true Cavalry troops. So as I give thanks to the veterans today I am including the ones with hooves, fur and feathers.

Nice post. Our prayers are with the current servicemen and women, too. Let's safely bring them home.