Veterans Day

Veteran’s Day is a day of gratitude and reflection. Like Memorial Day, it is a time to pay tribute to American men and women of service, but it is not the same. Memorial Day was established to remember the fallen, those who have paid the ultimate price, the totality of the selfless gift defending America and its freedoms. Veteran’s Day focuses on all who have served, not just the fallen. It is important to reflect on the experiences they have gone through and the contributions they have made. Veteran’s Day offers the chance to show public appreciation for our living veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces as well as remember those who have gone before us who have served. Military personnel and their families often make sacrifices, large and small both now and in the past and should be remembered, never forgotten. Let us Remember Our Heroes -- The Home of the Free Because of the Brave Let Us Pray . . . For all those who serve and have served in the military. May God bless them and keep them safe. In a special way, we pray for all those who have given of themselves to defend our freedoms and protect our country. May all veterans know of our support and affection. Fr. John