With United States military personnel currently serving multiple war fronts across the globe, as well as in other capacities ranging from peace-keeping to disaster relief, Veterans Day is truly time to reflect on our 1.5 million active duty, 850,000 reserve personnel, and 24 million living veterans.
America's annual tribute of Veterans Day, which has origins upon the conclusion of World War I (1914 to 1918), where on the 11th month, the 11th day, and the 11th hour - marks what was then known as the end of the Great War.
As I interact with Peabody Retirement Community's 160 plus men and women veterans and watch the challenges of our current military members on television, I am truly humbled by the devotion and personal sacrifices each has or is making.
I am thankful, as a United States Navy active and reserve duty veteran, to be associated with these distinguished men and women.
May I personally invite you to a Peabody Veterans Day tribute (Wednesday, November 11th) at 3 p.m. in the Peabody Chapel (400 West Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN). Leadership from the nearby Grissom Air Reserve Base will be joining us.
This will be a time to worship, sing, reflect, and thank those who have served or are serving.
