Veterans Day commemorates the service and sacrifice of all who have served in defense of our nation and is a tradition dating back to the armistice of World War I on November 11, 1918. Armistice Day, as it was then known, was a celebration of the end of the War to End All Wars. Unfortunately, that was not the end of large-scale conflict. After the end of World War II, in 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day in honor of the veterans of all wars. To commemorate Veterans Day this year, we asked LMIers to submit stories about what it means to be a veteran. Read their memories and insights below.
Thank you to the men and women who have put on the uniform to serve our country.