Though begun as “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day has expanded in the United States as a day for all those brave men and women who fight to keep us free. Annually, the Doughboy Foundation commemorate the end of the First World War with a “Bells of Peace Ceremony”:
“Bells of Peace commemorates the end of World War I and honors the 4.7 million Americans who donned the uniform and the 116,516 who lost their lives in that conflict. November 11 is now Veterans Day, a day to recognize all military Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day, the date marked the end of hostilities in WWI and is observed as Remembrance Day in other countries.
“At the National WWI Memorial, while honoring our Veterans, we will also honor and uphold the original purpose of November 11 through a multi-national commemorative ceremony, and observe the day by remembering the 4.7 million American military members who served in WWI and all those from other nations who served alongside them.”
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, let us remember they who risked everything for freedom, including their very lives.
Requiescat in pace.
