Today is Rememberance/Veterans/Armistice Day

November 11 is 91st anniversary of World War One ending. Many countries around the world who participated in that war chose the anniversary of it's ending to mark the historical significance of the war. Some, like the United States, called it Armistice Day, while others named it Rememberance Day.

Shortly after the end of World War 2 the United States renamed their November 11 rememberance to Veterans Day, to honor all their veterans who had fought in previous wars. Other allies, such as Canada and Britain, kept the Rememberance Day title but incorporated the veterans of WW2 into their memorials.

Anyway, when you're out today and you see a veteran, don't just ignore him. Thank him.

Definitely. This also goes for veterans of wars one doesn't agree with, dammit.

Absolutely.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ChaoofNee

This also goes for veterans of wars one doesn't agree with, dammit.

---

Goes without saying.

Most people who don't agree with a certain war still support the troops and vets of said war. Those who don't are douches.

I was unaware that it was Veterans day today. Huh.

I thought we got this day off?
</ass>

No, I believe you get the other day off. Memorial Day.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Rhydant

I thought we got this day off?

---

Some schools don't have classes.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ChaoofNee

Definitely. This also goes for veterans of wars one doesn't agree with, dammit.

---

Not to mention wars fought without the support of their governments. I'm pretty sure the canadian government still refuses to recognize veterans of the spanish civil war.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Error

Anyway, when you're out today and you see a veteran, don't just ignore him. Thank him.

---

But for the next 364 days we can continue ignoring them. (well till memorial day I guess)

No one is more important to this (and many other) country than the people who fought for our freedoms.