WE WHO’VE SERVED
By
Michael L. Wojciechowski

Veterans Day means different things to different people. Its legacy is long and distinguished. President Woodrow Wilson signed into law on June 28, 1919, Armistice Day. It was agreed to celebrate on “the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of the year."
President Wilson voiced, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
Those who have served take great pride in knowing that many families and civilian Americans share their love and appreciation for a job well done to many veterans, both living and who have passed on.
Whether a veteran was only in combat or performed his tour of duty in support during their years of service, it makes no difference in honoring them for their service. Veterans are taught devotion, loyalty, discipline, and leadership, and they share those values with their fellow troops to help continue the legacy of what it takes to be a great leader.
It is for us to continue to ask God for His enlightenment, to figure out our lot in life by raising families and children, employers and friends. Putting into His hands our ability to understand who we protect at different times in our lives. In the military, we protect both the weak and the strong, our brothers and sisters in service and our families, for our oath has no expiration of enlistment protecting the freedoms we have come to enjoy that are due us and all Americans by the Constitution of the United States of America.
As a veteran, we took the oath of enlistment to protect citizens from enemies, both foreign and domestic. We gladly signed that blank check and gave it to America in the hopes that they will never cash it and we will live long enough to enjoy those memories.

GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE