Cord Byrd: “November 11, Veterans Day, is the day of reverence for American veterans. It is the day of the year set aside to honor…”

“November 11, Veterans Day, is the day of reverence for American veterans. It is the day of the year set aside to honor the people who have defended our country, our way of life, and our freedom. It is the day that allows us to pause to recognize their patriotism, their love of country, their willingness to serve, and their willingness to sacrifice. Just last year, President Bush called Veterans Day the day that we "show our gratitude to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces"--a day when "we honor veterans and we honor their families, and we offer the thanks of a grateful Nation." The very origins of this day are both historic and symbolic. It began at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month--that is, 11/11/11-- of 1918 when the allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement with the central powers, thus bringing to an end the 4-year bloody nightmare known as World War I.”