VETERAN'S DAY - Anastasia Suen

Writing a Small Poem

What is the story? In November we remember our dead. The month begins with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrated on November 1 and 2, on All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The following week, on November 11, we remember all of the veterans who served.

Our Veterans Day tradition began with Armistice Day at the end of World War I. The first Armistice Day ceremony took place on began “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” in 1918. At the time, they thought they had just ended “the war to end all wars” but that’s not how it turned out.

In France, the November 11 observance is still called Armistice Day. In England and the Commonwealth, it was renamed Remembrance Day. The name was also changed in the United States. “On June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars” and the name was changed to Veterans Day.

As you can see in this photo by Keturah Moller, this important holiday remembers the many sacrifices that others made for us. That’s my VETERAN’S DAY story — and my second November #smallpoem.

Now it’s your turn! What is your VETERAN’S DAY story?

8 Comments

Carol Varsalona Posted on11:26 pm - November 9, 2023

Anasrasia, thanks for the background information, links, and your small poem. The hashtag ending is an important reminder that we should be filled with gratitude for those who fought to bring peace to our country. I always appreciate your small poems.

Carol Varsalona Posted on9:02 am - November 10, 2023

My Veterans Day story #smallpoem will appear tomorrow.

Linda Baie Posted on6:39 am - November 10, 2023

All through the years, with gratitude, but also tears, I remember my father’s sacrifice, then all family members who traveled the world, some with stories not told, too hard to tell. It was their hell, but I remember well. Thanks for your thoughts for our veterans, Anastasia