“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”
— James Allen
It’s Veterans Day and we take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to our Veterans and honor their service and sacrifice.
What is the history of this day? Not surprisingly, the date has significance.
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
Locally, the American Legion in Chippewa Falls is asking for help in finding the families of three Civil War veterans buried at Forest Hill.
Post Commander Jim Campbell said they want to make sure the vets’ families know where they are. Not only will that bring the families some peace of mind, Campbell said, but it will allow the Legion to help get new headstones made for the three men. The three who are buried in Forest Hill are from Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Canada. Campbell said it may be a longshot, but he’s ready to try and give the Civil War veterans the recognition they deserve.
Join us this morning for breakfast at HyVee. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
Locally, Eau Claire schools will be holding events open to the public and CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville honors our Vets today and always. CLICK HERE.
Nationally, hundreds of national parks across the U.S. will have free entry today in celebration of Veterans Day. The National Park Service says the promotion is to help everyone remember U.S. veterans.
