Veterans Day formerly known as Armistice Day was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War 1 which officially took place on November 11 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day” In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83 U.S. Congress at the urging of the Veterans service organizations amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans” With the approval of this legislation on June 1st 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
United States Senate Resolution 143 which was passed on August 4, 2001 designated the week of November 11th-17th as “National Veterans Awareness Week” The resolution calls for educations efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military in wartime or peacetime.
Tuesday at some point, please stop for a moment of silence for those who have given their time and for some their lives for the freedoms that we have today.
The Veteran’s Day Weekend kicked off Friday morning with another outstanding Salute to the Veterans at the Cannon County High School. The annual program was attended by over 30 military veterans and featured special presentations and speakers. Tony Burnett of Woodbury and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office was the special speaker at the event. Other highlights include the presentation of the Quilt of Valor from Ann McBride to Frank Walkup in memory of his son Frank Walkup IV who was killed in combat. Operation Patriotism, Music from the Cannon County High School Band and Chorus, and Scottish Bag Pipe presentation from Gregory Cutcliff. There were also several decorations, art work, photography and the Wall of Honor displays throughout the High School. Director of Schools Barbara Parker presented awards to the students that won the various competitions in conjunction with the Veterans Day Program. In the poster contest 3rd place was Leanne Scott. 2nd place Kaitlyn Reed and Caleb Bogle who worked together with their poster and 1st place went to Emery Larson. Essay contest 3rd place Tommy Davis. 2nd place Lauren Turney and 1st place Emery Larson. The Program Cover contest winner was Daniel Davis. 2nd place is Connor Duke and 3rd place is Madeline Bogle. WBRY will re-air the Veteran’s Day program at the Cannon County High School on Veterans Day Tuesday November 11th
