Veterans Day

An article was posted on the Huffington Post today- with a women emphasizing on the idea of Veterans Day.

"This Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, many of us will gather in town squares, main streets, and school gymnasiums across the country to observe a great American tradition of paying homage to all those who have served our country as members of our Armed Forces.The rest -- unfortunately, the majority -- will go shopping.Societies and cultures evolve and we no longer have with us most of the 16 million veterans of World War II. And somewhere along the way, America's retailers, not to mention the majority of our country's citizenry, lost their bearings and Veterans Day became just another promotional opportunity. We may not be able to go back to the way things were. But we shouldn't be throwing out the baby with the bathwater. So I'd like to offer a challenge to my fellow citizens and to America's retailers, especially those national chains that wrap themselves up in the flag and run all those red-white-and-blue Veterans Day ads, to stop saying they support our troops and actually do something tangible to demonstrate that support."

It is interesting to see someone put their time and effort into a community effect. A campaign will be held with a donation in order to remember the Veterans. A small amount of help from citizens may give people an opportunity to remember why we still celebrate Veterans Day. I believe it is great that this campaign is being held.

way.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ruth-stonesifer/veterans-day-not-for-sale_b_350899.html