Good Morning Everyone!! I am so sorry I have fallen behind on my Tips of the Day! Creative Concierge Services has been busy with some major organizing projects that have left me exhausted by the day's end. With that being said I would like to take a moment to thank all the men and women who serve in our armed forces and have laid down their lives to protect ours. It's days like this that get me thinking about the history of this holiday and how important it is to remember the struggle and sacrifices many of our friends, family, and fellow citizens have endured to keep this beautiful country protected and free. 

 Tip #40 Honor Those Who Have Honored Our Country:




Veterans Day formerly known as Armistice Day is celebrated every November 11th. Originally called Armistice, it commemorates the signing of the Armistice between Allies of World War I and Germany in Compiegne, France for the abeyance of hostilities on the Western Front. All of this took effect on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. This date was declared a national holiday in most allied countries to remember and honor the many members of the armed forces who were killed during World War I. After World War II the United States changed the name to Veterans Day in order to honor those who were veterans of other wars.  In 1953 a man named Alvin King from Emporia, Kansas campaigned to his idea of changing the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to celebrate all veterans, not just the ones who died in World War I. On June 1, 1954 Congress amended the act of replacing the name "Armistice" with "Veterans". 
In 1971 Congress chose to move Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October to conform to the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Many people were upset and adamant about celebrating and honoring those on the day and hour when hostilities ceased. In 1978, Congress reversed the decision and changed Veterans day back to November 11th. Which brings me to what I will be doing today...At 11am  I will be pausing for a moment of silence to remember the many men and women who have dedicated and sacrificed their lives to protect mine. I am fortunate to be surrounded by friends and family who are veterans of various wars. I thank every one of you and love you for the many things you did and do for this great country of ours! 


Today when I run my many errands I will stand a little prouder, smile a little more, and be more gracious and thankful for the many individuals who put others and me before themselves....Do something selfless today...Buy a veteran a cup of coffee, donate time, service, or money to one of the many VA organizations, and say thank you for the protection they offer us and our country.
I find it very interesting that Veterans Day and Thanksgiving are in the same month..Do You?