Veteran's Day - Marine's Final Salute to fallen comrades | MetaFilter

Marine's Final Salute to fallen comrades Very emotional piece by the
Rocky Mountain News where they shadow'ed a Marine that is responsible
for notifying next-of-kin. Seeing as today is Veteran's Day, how 'bout
we salute our men and women in uniform ... and leave the
political discussions for other forums.

Marine's Final Salute to fallen comrades | MetaFilter

Americans Celebrate Veteran's Day Voice of America - 3 hours ago ... Veteran's Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1919 as Armistice Day, honoring those who served in the first World War. ...

Light levels during Veteran's Day morning rush hour Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN - 2 hours ago The morning rush hour continued today in the Twin Cities on this Veteran's Day with light to moderate traffic levels and one accident. ...

The History of Veteran's Day Military.com - 5 hours ago ... 1954. On June 1, President Eisenhower signs legislation changing the name of the legal holiday from Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day. ...

Veteran's Day Parade Brings Road Closings WTVF, TN - 51 minutes ago It’sa day to honor those who have served our country and Nashville will celebrate Friday afternoon with the annual Veteran’s Day parade. ...

Guard members return home on Veteran's Day KXMA, ND - 1 hour ago About 65 soldiers from a Grand Forks-based National Guard unit flew home early this morning, after nearly a year of duty in Iraq. ...

Bucyrus High students observe Veteran's Day Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, United States - 3 hours ago ... Oyster lead students, staff, and guests in the pledge of allegiance to kick off the Veteran's Day Program that was held for the high school students Thursday ...

Veteran's Day events Albany Times Union, NY - 5 hours ago Veterans Day ceremony. ... Notes: Ceremony will commemorate Veterans Day and open up the museum's new World War II exhibit. Veterans Day Parade. ...

Happy Veteran's Day... American Daily, OH - 4 hours ago ending what would be called the "great war" or "the war to end all wars". recognized holiday; Armistice Day. And it wasn't until 1954 that the name of. ...

Veteran's Day WBOY-TV, WV - 5 hours ago Veteran's Day is set aside to remember those who have fought in service to America. There are several ceremonies scheduled around ...

Remembrance Day/ Veteran's Day, 2005
Defense Industry Daily, MD - 14 hours ago
... nation's service. Americans know this day as Veteran's Day, and a number of
European countries know it as Armistice Day. There is ...