Unfortunately, at one point in my teaching career, I experienced a situation where Veterans' Day went totally unobserved until I brought it up. Even worse, one associate asked what's the point. Ever since that day, I have posted the following somewhere to make THE POINT:
'Veterans Day — what's the point?' | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal
salute to veterans, titled "Veterans Day -- What's the Point?," was found in the VA's volunteer newsletter. Its author is unknown.
"On this Veterans Day, please remember:
"It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given you freedom of religion.
"It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given you freedom of the press.
"It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given you freedom of speech.
"It is the veteran, not the liberal protesters, who has given you freedom to assemble.
"It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given you the right to a fair trial.
"It is the veteran, not the politician, who has given you the right to vote.
"It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who serves under the flag.
"Let us honor them all on this day.
"And that's the point."
If you were able to read this, thank a teacher.
If you were able to read it in English, thank a veteran!
AMEN
