Good morning y’all!

Tomorrow is Veterans Day! So I wanted to dedicated todays blog to all who answered to a service call, young and old, brave and bold, currently serving or those who have served.

Here’s a little Veteran Day history.

Veterans  Day, November 11 use to be just another November day until November 11, 1918, when Germany and the Allied Powers ended hostility. Now the Treaty of Versailles was not officially signed until June 1919 ending World War I.

Our President,  Woodrow Wilson declared November 11, 1919  the first Armistice Day. (The idea was meant to recognize the day fighting had ended) In 1938 many Veteran advocates asked Congress to amend the act of 1938 and change the name. So in 1954 Armistice Day, became Veterans Day, and is our holiday to honor all veterans of wars.

Some of you may remember that Veterans Day use to be recognized on a Monday but in 1975 the president,  Gerald R. Ford returned the day to always recognize Veterans Day on the November 11, no matter what day of the week it falls on.

All across communities,  companies honor our veterans by providing free and discounted services. I wanted to share some of these companies, check out what your area has and please verify dates, participation and availability.

• Starbucks
• Chili’s
• IHOP
• TGIF
• Olive Garden
• Applebee’s
• Red Lobster
• Texas Roadhouse
• Free oil change at Meineke
• Brooks Brothers, 25% in store purchase
• Great Clips, free haircut card
• Lowe’s, 10% discount in store purchase
• Under Armour, 15% discount on all orders

The list goes on and on and on!

(Not all franchise in all locations may participate, be sure to contact yours and keep in mind most businesses require proof of military service) 

So make it a special Veterans Day. Start your day with a special prayer for our veterans and their families.

• Fly your Flag.
• Bake an apple pie for your veteran.
• Wear your American Flag pin.
• Attend a local parade.
• Lay a wreath or flowers at a Veterans memorial site.
• Pass out small flags at work.
• Light a candle tonight.

There are not words big enough, there is not a hug strong enough, there is not a smile wide enough …….. to say how much I thank you.

Veterans Day is all about honoring all those who have serve and are still serving our country. The men and women who lay down their life to protect our freedom and liberty.

You are our Heros!

Thank you          Thank you         Thank you        Thank you         Thank you      Thank you.