Veterans Day, Remembrance Day

Today as I get ready to do some holiday server upgrades where I work, I can’t help but think about Veterans Day (or in other parts of the world, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day). Today is when we thank all of those who have fought for our freedoms and our way of life. We can never forget what they have done for us, if it wasn’t for them the world could be a much different place. I wish I could personally thank each person that has served their country but many have passed on either naturally or because they never came back from their mission. But for the ones that are still here, either still serving or living their lives like all of us now, I thank  you for what you have done. On the 11th hour or the 11th day of the 11th month or the year 1911, hostilities ended on the western front. It was hoped to be the war to end all wars, World War I. Sadly this was not true. At 11am people around the world pause for two minutes of silence in honor of those who gave their lives during those great conflicts. One minute for each war. It’s also a tradition to buy a poppy pin in support of veteran groups everywhere. If you see someone selling poppy pins today, buy one and shake the hand of the veteran selling it. Thank them for whey they have done because you have just met a true hero.