Veterans Day

hi there, we have here what we called "araw ng kagitingan" its called in english as independence day.we celebrate our old folks and veterans in one holiday ceremony.these veterans have program and they are honor for the what they contribute in our country.we support them and the government give beneficiaries and monthly allowances to these soldiers.

Hello my friend PeacefulWmn9 Ji, We have a monument gate inNew Delhi called 'India Gate', where many names have been written, on every 15 August an d26 Januvary, Nationpays homage to all veterans soldiers who laid life in our countr's freedom. As a ex servicema's wife, I wait when my hubby will be awarded Octogerian award(80 yrs) after 8 yrs from now. May God bless You and have great time.

I live in the US just like you do. So we call it Veteran's Day. I don't really do anything special for Veteran's Day but I do thank the past and present military people that I know for all they do.

here in canada it is called rememberance day and is a very solomn day when vets are remembered pretty much in every city by almost every person. canada had a large part in the war effort in ww1, ww2 and korea as well as the middle east currently.

Karen- My husband had to work last night so we took him out to lunch at Applebees who was honoring Vets/Active Duty with a free meal. It was really neat to see Veterans old and young with their families. Namaste-Anora

Hi K, Happy Veterans Day to our people who bravely gave their lives for the love of our country and its people. We do give our veterans honor too. There's a thanksgiving mass, candle lighting too, messages and awarding.

They deserve all honors. They are the real heros.Remember their sacrifices.

hi ;peacefulwmn9 yes I do say prayers for them and watch some specials on television other than that there is not a whole lot I can do from where I live in this retirement center. I am also in the US in Ca. but am not able to get out to the parades and stuff as I am handicapped.

We can't say enough good things out our peoplein the military past & prescent. This horrible thing at ft. hood breaks your heart.

Hi Karen, We don't exactly have a day when we remember the soldiers but on our Republic day (26th Jan)they are honored by the president for their heroics. I think I may sound grumbling but i think that it is good that we haven't earmarked an entire day for celebrations, otherwise we would have one more public holiday. India, just pounces on whatever they can lay their hands on, to grab a holiday. Its a wonderful thing that you do my freind, to light a candle remembering them. Bodhi

hi,Karen.in my country August 1 of each year is the Army Day.there will be kinds of programs to celebrate our Army Day.we respect them,we will give them best regards.good day

Hello Karen, we also do something similar in my country too,no work, no school every body stay at home to compensate all the effort of our elder whom has slept in the Lord especially those that fought for independent in my country and also those that did tangible things for the country.

Apart from Veterans Day, in Turkey, veterans are honored on most of the national days. Usually they watch the ceromonies with high level protocol as a sign of respect. We also honor our Martyr's Day. Honoring the ones that give their lives for the nation and country. I just hope, they're not forgotten in rest of the days and they can live in better conditions with their earnings from being a veteran.