Our Team at Project Kenny would like to say thank you to our veterans that tirelessly volunteer their time and continue to give back to the veteran community! Thank you Carol, Eric, Brian, Cait, Josh, and Kevin! We also want to thank all of you supporters that enable us to continue this mission. You are true heroes!
“What does Veterans Day mean to you?”
Definition
Vet·er·ans Day
noun: Veterans Day
- a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.
Veteran’s Day History
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1918, on the 11th day of the 11th month on the 11th hour, the first World War came to end. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day was first commemorated on the one year anniversary, November 11, 1919. Legislation was passed in 1938 to make the day a national holiday.
It is on this day, that we honor and acknowledge the contributions of more than 19 million men and women who have served our country in the military. Not only have these heroes served the United States of America, they have been brave and sacrificed to defend the land of the free.
What it means to us (Project Kenny)
Veterans Day pays honor to those who serve, have served, and their families. The commitment they have made to not only our country but those countries in need cannot be measured by words. Time and time again those men and women of our armed services have answered the call without hesitation. They are our bravest, our strongest, and our proudest. They speak not in words but in actions. Too often we take theirs and their families sacrifices for granted. We at the PK family believe that this is not a day for “Blowout store wide sales”, or a long weekend off from work to be filled with BBQ’s…Instead we need to get back to the roots of what this day is really meant to be. Veterans Day is a day where we at PK pay tribute to those Veterans by paying respect to their sacrifices. If you know a Veterans story share it with the ones you love so others may spread the word of that veteran’s legacy. If a young or elderly Veteran is sitting next to you, just don’t thank him/ her…take the time to listen to them and hear their story if they are willing to give it to you. The interesting fact is that once you hear their stories you will be amazed that such incredible people walk amongst us in the crowd unnoticed.
So, from the bottom off our hearts here at the PK family…thank you!