Armistice Day 11/11/1918 11AM- Veteran's Day 11/11/2005

I remember my grade school History Class studying about Armistice Day.
On November 11, 1918 at 11 AM, the treaty, or Armistice was signed, officially ending WWI.

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

Originally started for those of WWI, Armistice Day/now Veteran's Day is a time to be silent for a moment and remember all those who have fought in a war for our country.

Thirty five nations were involved in that war. It was 'the War to End All Wars'. We all know it didn't.

To all living veterans, thank you. Whether surviving from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, (or IMHO, the 'police action' type assignments in the Middle East or in Europe, Genada, etc) to the current conflict of Afghanistan/Iraq, Hurricane Katrina and Rita (and any others) etc. ... Thank you.

To those who have lost family members in any of our wars, Thank you, and I am sorry for your loss.

To those parents, wives, children, and family members, remember as John Conlee sings, "They Also Serve Who Only Stand and Wait..."

To those who gave their lives, Thank you, and may we never forget you.