Although we should honor our military veterans and thank them for their service to our country every day, Veterans Day (November 11) is perfect time to start. Without their sacrifices and the sacrifices of their families, we would not be the free country we are today.
Thank you to the military veterans, active-duty service members, and military families who keep us free.
Did you know that Veterans Day used to be Armistice Day, to celebrate the signing of the armistice between America and Germany to end the hostilities in World War I? For years, it was a day to remember WWI veterans and all veterans of foreign wars.
As we moved away from that part of our history, the day was changed to Veterans Day and honored veterans of any foreign war or conflict. Eventually, we recognized the need to honor all veterans, regardless of how or where they served their country.
Showing your support for veterans is as simply as saying thank you and shaking their hand or putting up a U.S. flag in your yard or at your business. If you’d rather go out and do something this Veteran’s Day, take a look at a few local events:
Home of the Brave 5K Run/Walk
Sponsored by the Fort Walton Beach Woman’s Club, all the proceeds from the race will go to First Responders and charities that the club supports. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Uptown Station on Friday, November 11. Read more.
Veterans Day Ceremony at Beal Memorial
Each year, veterans and fallen soldiers are honored in a ceremony at Beal Memorial. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. until noon. This year’s guest speaker will be Brigadier General Select Sean Farrell, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Read more.
City of Mary Esther’s Veterans Day Parade
After the ceremony, make your way to the Santa Rosa Mall, Page Bacon, Mary Esther Cutoff, or Hollywood Blvd. to watch the 11th Annual Veterans Day Parade. It starts at 1:00 p.m. Read more.
On behalf of all of us at Rising Star Real Estate, thank you for your service and your sacrifice. America is the land of the free because of the brave.
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