Veteran's Day 2009

It is always refreshing to observe the age ranges of the Citizens of this great Country as they observe our National Holidays. I appreciate the fact that all age groups are represented in the 2009 Observance.

GULFPORT, Miss. (Nov. 7, 2009) Stephanie M. Jones, commanding officer of Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport leads Sailors in the 9th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Parade in downtown Gulfport. (U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael D. Wright/Released)

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2009) Members of the Melbourne Sea Cadet Color Guard retire the colors during the 2009 Veteran's Day Ceremony and Muster XXIV at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Fla. The annual muster is held at the museum, which is located on the original training grounds of the Scouts and Raiders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Clark/Released)

ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 10, 2009) A Marine plays Taps during a wreath laying ceremony at the Marine Corps Memorial in honor of the 234th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien/Released)

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2009) Members of the World War II era Scouts and Raiders stand to be recognized during the 2009 Veterans Day Ceremony and Muster XXIV at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Fla. The annual muster is held at the museum, which is located on the original training grounds of the Scouts and Raiders. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Clark/Released)

Of course it is with great pride that I publish this Post today, November 11, 2009. Our Country has certainly displayed the fact that we Honor and Respect our Veterans.

As but one Veteran, myself, I appreciate this fact. Have A Great Day!!!