Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans living or dead but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country with honor during war and or peacetime. 

     The holiday was first called Armistice Day, which was established after the conclusion of World War I to remember the “war to end all wars.” It was pegged to the time that a cease-fire, or armistice, occurred in Europe on November 11, 1918.

     This day is marked by parades and church services. In many places, the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence normally lasting two minutes is to be held at 11am.

     Many people in our school community either know or are related to someone who has served in the armed forces, or is currently serving active duty. 

    “Veterans Day is important because it is a holiday in which we honor those who gave service to help protect our country,” Julia Eakes, junior, says. “Many people have relatives who are veterans and it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with someone and appreciate the history that keeps our country safe.”

    “Veterans Day should be an important day for everyone,” Madison Kingsley,  junior, says. “Brave people put their lives on the line every day to protect our country. To protect our freedom and keep us safe. Veteran day shouldn’t be overlooked because it is a day dedicated to honor all those who have served our country. Veterans Day is an important day in our country and therefore should not be overlooked.”

   “Why do I think Veterans Day is so important? I think it’s important because when I think about the time that our country was in a huge war and many people risked their life for ours,” Maddison Lewandowski, junior, says. “They risked their life for our freedom in the future. It’s important to remember the people that risked everything just for us to have a new and better life. Veterans are the reason that we are here today and without their bravery and their determination to this country. We wouldn’t be where we are today.”

     “Every year my family gets together at my aunt’s house for a cookout where we share a meal and think about how without our veterans there is a chance that we would not be here today,” Amber Kamin, junior, says. “My family even has many of the same veterans in it such as my grandfather and great uncle.”