HAPPY VETERANS DAY
This thread is a expansion of my previous (preparation) thread U.S. Veterans...Roll-Call.
Ladies and Gentlemen, today, November 11, 2013, is an official United States holiday which honors people who have served in armed services. These people are called "Veterans".
While back in the U.S.A., small towns to big cities have parades and celebrations to honor the Veterans stateside, Americans who are Expats miss out on this. So, thanks to Expat-Blog.com we now have the ability to participate:
1) If you are an American Citizens, you may show your gratitude to the Veterans below with a note thanking them for keeping America safe and giving you the freedom you now have. (This means you should can post a note to your favorite Veteran. Just go to any Vet profile I have set up below and click the "quote" button to begin typing your message - this is the same thing as the "Virtual Salute" or "Virtual Handshake" just like in real life, you would come up to a Veteran, shake his/her hand and say "Thanks for serving". Then you buy them lunch or a cup of coffee. Right? I knew you do that in the States so why not do something similar here Expat-Blog).
2) If you are an American Veteran, you now can feel that there are some people who won't just let you fade away and want to honor and thank you (simply by reading this thread and click where instructed). You need do nothing - this is your day so enjoy it.
3) If you're neither one of the two categories of people I've listed up above, (not an American Citizen or Veteran) you are welcome to "virtual attend" this "ceremony" (simply by reading this thread and click where instructed).
So Ladies and Gentlemen, the "Virtual Program" for Celebrating Veterans Day will being in 5 minutes.
While we're waiting, the United States Army Field Band will perform The Stars and Stripes Forever for your hearing enjoyment.
((cue music ... click link below for Youtube performance))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5bcpjUjLpU
((children version...because they're probably behind the bleachers goofing off and not paying attention to the ceremony anyhow ... click link below for Youtube performance))
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDA9NbPAK8o