MVC President's Reflections on
Veterans' Day
On November 11th of each year the country honors veterans of the
armed forces. In the United States, it is called Veterans Day and in Canada it
is Remembrance Day. In both countries it is a day to recognize and thank the
Veterans among us.
We should accept the recognition and thanks. However, we need to do more
than that. We need to be a visible presence at Veterans’ Day events and in our
community year-round. Wear a veteran’s cap, use the military salute when
saluting the flag, etc. Let people know that you are a veteran and that you are
still contributing to the well-being of our country. Let them know that even
though you no longer serve in the military, you still serve.
For too long after Vietnam, society refused to recognize our value and
commitment to service. Now we have begun to take our rightful place in society.
People thank us for our service even though the majority of them have no idea
what that means.
It is our responsibility to tell our stories so they can learn from us. Let
your family, friends and community know that you are a proud Veteran.
With the number of Veterans decreasing since there is no longer mandatory
service, we need to pass on our experiences so that they better understand the
value of Veterans.
President
Military & Veterans Chapter (MVC), FMCA
Senior Vice President
International Area Organization, FMCA
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