Nov7Written by:Knight Blogger
11/7/2011 11:03 AM 
November 11, 2010 is Veterans Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice (a temporay cessation of hostilities) was signed between the Allied Forces and Germany, ending 'the war to end all wars', World War I. Seven months later, on June 28th 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. In November of 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11th as the first commeration of Armistice Day, later to become a legal holiday on May 13th, 1938. Finally, on June 1, 1954, November 11th was approved via legislation to become "Veterans Day" in order to honor all American veterans from all wars.
We realize that all of our freedoms and liberties have been and are protected for us by the devotion of such dedicated men and women who are and have worn the uniform of the United States of America. It is with our deepest gratitude that we extend our thanks to all of our veterans for their service. We ask for God's blessings on all who served our country and for his healing to those who have been wounded in body, mind and soul. May their devotion and service be an example to all.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a great website with some fantastic material regarding Veterans Day. Please click here to visit their site. You can also click on the image above for a larger version. God Bless America!