November 11, 2015
is Veterans Day in the United States of America, as President
Obama officially declared in a signed proclamation:
I, BARACK
OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim
November 11, 2015, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to
recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate
public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State,
and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to
participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on
all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of
worship, schools, and communities to support this day with
commemorative expressions and programs.
Thus
around the country are the different events honoring and celebrating
military veterans: brave men and women of our Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (who) demonstrate a resolute
spirit and unmatched selflessness, and
whose service reminds us there are few things more American
than giving of ourselves to make a difference in the lives of others.
This
year, a special way of honoring veterans is to turn on “Green
Lights” for them, a project spearheaded by Walmart.
As a
show of major support, Walmart is pushing for everyone to recognize
prior and active military personnel in a simple way. It’s called
“Greenlight A Vet” and is an initiative which could grow to be
one of the company’s most memorable projects. Military
Times reports that the veteran-friendly company has advertised
the project via national television, specifically during prime-time
hours. On November 11, Walmart is asking each of the nation’s
residences to replace one light within the household with a green
light. - Read more at:
The color is seen as a symbol of
hope, renewal and well-being. It is also a familiar signal to move
forward, one article says. Recognizing the contribution of
those who served and those who are serving is done in a wide range of
ways: From restaurant deals to parades and solemn ceremonies.
Installing a light bulb has the potential to be a visible reminder in
our neighborhoods about the service of men and women who dedicate and
risk their lives to make a difference. - Read more at:
One controversy though marks this year's observance of Veterans Day.,
according to a report by the Tulsa World.
The
Wednesday Tulsa Veterans Day Parade will have a new element this
year: controversy.
The controversy erupted when it became public that the Oklahoma
branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations will have a float
in the parade. “It’s been unbelievable,” said Patsy Varnell,
vice president of the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade Association.“Lots
of phone calls, predominantly protesting (the inclusion of CAIR),”
she said. - Read more at:
Elsewhere,
special events and activities to observe Veterans Day have been lined
up or have started. There was one such event which can be considered
historic, too.
People
lined up early in Center City on Sunday to pay tribute to
Philadelphia-area veterans. The first annual Philadelphia Veterans
Day Parade aired live Sunday afternoon on 6abc. […] "This
should have been done years ago," said Robert Dager of
Sellersville, Pa. "They have parades for everything else. This
is more important than anything else: the veterans." - Read more at:
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