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Veterans Day

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Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. 1. Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.  A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is what an apostrophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed. 2. Veterans Day is NOT the Same as Memorial Day. A lot of Americans get this confused, and we’ll be honest — it can be a little annoying to all of the living veterans out there. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives for our country, particularly in battle or from wounds they suffered in battle. Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended...

Memorial Day: Remember and Honor

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My grampa he was 82 when he passed. He was in WWII and I believe the Korean War. He was such an amazing man. I miss him everyday.  -Sara C. This is my uncle Herb who was stationed in pearl harbor WWll -Leanne Z. This is my grandfather Glen Bone. He served in the Navy during WW II and Korean War. He passed away November 25, 2004 at the age of 77. -Shauna Y.