On this day we pause to remember those who have bravely served, and those who are currently serving, our nation. This day of remembrance was first known as Armistice Day. It signified the cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany. It went into effect at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. However, on June 1, 1954, the name Armistice Day was officially changed to Veteran's Day to remember all soldiers who had served our nation.
But there is a group that is sometimes fogotten when we think of our soldiers and veterans. It is their families. While our soldiers have made great sacrifices, some making the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives for our freedom, their families have made great sacrifices as well. While fathers have been away, children have been born. While mothers have been away, first steps were taken, first words were spoken. Holidays have been celebrated without fathers, mothers, sons, or daughters. Birthdays come and go without the presence of that loved one. The families of our soldiers have sacrificed much so that their loved ones could protect us.
When you pause to reflect upon our freedoms, when you pause to say a prayer for our veterans, remember their families. Their sacrifice is great, too.
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