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With Veterans Day only a few weeks away, it's a good time for everyone to start thinking about what the holiday means. Everyone - from civilians to service members and military families to veterans - has a different perspective on what Veterans Day means and should mean.
So, the question now is...what does Veterans Day mean to YOU?
So, the question now is...what does Veterans Day mean to YOU?
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Veterans Day is everyday. The moment someone can walk outside and enjoy the fruits that America has, it was due to the hard work, blood, and tears of a veteran. Now people and stores see it as a way to get a day off work, and to make another reason to have a sale. Doesn't change how I see Veterans Day. We are the reason anything is allowed, and we are the defenders of everything that will be.
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SSG Warren Swan
Gents it took every single person on this site and many more who aren't to make US what we are.
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Sgt Tom Cunnally
SSG Warren Swan - Swanie you hit this one out of the park....good stuff & keep it flowing..
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For most people, sadly, it means an excuse for another sale at the mall or big box.
Few non-military/veterans actually stop and consider what the price was of their unprecedented freedom...
Few non-military/veterans actually stop and consider what the price was of their unprecedented freedom...
Sgt Tom Cunnally
Rabbi here 's our website at BC & you may enjoy the ceremonies on 11 November when we read the names of the fallen from each war. Then an active member of the military vouches for their service and lights a candle in their honor.
http://bcalumni.bc.edu/s/1627/index02.aspx?sid=1627&gid=1&pgid=490
http://bcalumni.bc.edu/s/1627/index02.aspx?sid=1627&gid=1&pgid=490
BC Alumni Online Community - BC Veterans Alumni Network
The Boston College Veterans Alumni Network (BCVAN) was established in 2011 to honor the University’s servicemen and women and to strengthen the bonds among alumni, veterans, and the greater BC community.
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Sgt Tom Cunnally this is great. There are a lot of colleges and universities that honor their veterans, and it's wonderful when it happens. Especially since it's a learning experience for their younger students...
Sgt Tom Cunnally
LCDR Rabbi Jaron Matlow - Younger ROTC students are invited to the Reception after the events on 11 November to meet all the veterans and guests ..This is the part I like the best and try to answer their questions because many are history majors who really know a lot about our wars.
About This Event
Homilist: Fr. Tony Penna, Director, Campus Ministry
Guest Speaker
Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond
Red Sox Foundation Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program
During his distinguished, 30-year military career in the United States Army, Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond has commanded troops at the Platoon, Troop, Battalion and Brigade level both at home and abroad, including Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan 2011-2012. In July 2011, Hammond became the first Massachusetts officer to achieve the rank of General in a combat theater since World War II.
About This Event
Homilist: Fr. Tony Penna, Director, Campus Ministry
Guest Speaker
Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond
Red Sox Foundation Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program
During his distinguished, 30-year military career in the United States Army, Brigadier General (ret.) Jack Hammond has commanded troops at the Platoon, Troop, Battalion and Brigade level both at home and abroad, including Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan 2011-2012. In July 2011, Hammond became the first Massachusetts officer to achieve the rank of General in a combat theater since World War II.
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Very cool. Now if you could get non-military affiliated students interested... Have a great ceremony.
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