Musings from the CU Suite

Written by Anthony Demangone, Powered by NAFCU

President Wilson established what is now known as Veteran’s Day in 1919. It makes sense, even down to the date – November 11^th. World War One was the war to end all wars. And the fighting stopped on the 11^th hour of the 11^th day of the 11^th month of 1918.

In 1919, the events in Europe were fresh in everyone’s mind. Today, the First World War is remembered, but I doubt many could name the major battles.  Time marches on. The Second World War. Korea. Vietnam. Iraq. Afghanistan.

Perhaps it is life, but it can seem that days, months and even years can fly by without stopping to think and connect. To think about the why.

So on Veteran’s Day, pause a moment and reflect on what it must have been like to be far from home in the armed services. Whether in 1918, 1944, 1952, 1967,  2004 or 2017. And say thanks.

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