The Eleventh Hour, of the Eleventh Day, of the Eleventh Month. The moment when the guns of World War I fell silent, and the armistace that was hoped to end the "war to end all wars" began.

Of course, we now know that wars did not end on that fateful day, and that the seeds of future wars are sown at the ends of wars as well as during times of peace. Let us never forget that since its creation, America has sent its sons (and daughters too) at creat cost, including the ultimate sacrifice, in the cause of preservation of peace, of our nation and of our way of life. We honor all Veterans today.

I remember and honor my father, Army soldier, veteran of World War II and survivor of the first wave of tiny boats to land our men on Normany beach over 63 years ago. God bless you Dad. I love you and I miss you. Thank you for all you did for our nation, our family, and for me.