Being a service person is considered to be one of the greatest things to be in America. Our nation takes pride and joy in those called to arms. Those who defend our country are considered to be selfless heroes because not everyone will risk and even sacrifice their lives for the country. Therefore, the Arlington National Cemetery is committed to honoring those who have sacrificed their lives to get and maintain our liberty because that is the least of what they deserve. Arlington National Cemetery is a physical representation of our nation’s
A veteran is someone who has served a long time in the military, no matter what their age. Veterans are important to our freedom because while serving their time, you have to remember that they are fighting for your right to be free in the United States. Without them, there wouldn’t be any freedom in this world. They fight for what they believe in and what is right for the country. You have to remember, these war vets are putting their lives on the line for people they don’t even know. Having a good understanding of this will brighten your mind on how much they devote their lives to this. When anyone chooses to go into the military, they will spend many months away from their family and loved ones. These vets defend everyone no matter what race, gender, age, or religion and they show that by giving us back the freedom that they fought for. To
When I think of freedom I think of people, like Martin Luther King Jr. when he said the “I Have A Dream” speech risking his life trying to have equal rights and freedom for his color of skin. Or like when George Washington led his army in 1776 to
I think veterans are heroes. Because, they have fought for our country. Veterans served our country. They are remember as heros. Because they gave us freedoms. Veterans are important to our country. Veterans are also remembered in the pledge of allenced. We citens pray for our troops. Who have died in the war. Who fought for our country.
It would mean a lot to me to lay a wreath on the tomb. It would mean a lot because this tomb does not just stand for the two soldiers buried inside, but for all the men and women that risk their lives to protect my freedom. Many people who put their lives in danger, so I can have things such as, freedom of speech, right to bear arms, freedom of religion, and many more, did not return home. They did not return home because they were fighting for my, and many others’, freedom. I would like to honor the people who put and are putting their lives at risk for me by laying a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Soldiers give up so much for us, the least we can do is honor their bravery and selflessness. While they are away at war they don’t get to see their family. Imagine being gone for several months and not being permitted to see your loved ones. Then when they do come back home many of them are injured or suffer
In conclusion, we should always remember those who fought and are still fighting for us not just one time a year but everyday. We should be thankful for a veteran, because we have freedom to do the things we love where some countries do not get that privilege. We can hunt , fish, play basketball and see our friends and family. Some countries don’t get the freedom that we do. So when you see a VETERAN thank them for what they did for and
I have a few people in my family that are veterans. Their service means alot to me. I admire them for their for their bravery and loyalty to their country. They inspire me in many ways such as to be brave even if the situation requires only a small act of bravery, and to speak out against something I know is wrong. To me veterans need to be honored every day for their service.
Moreover, our countrymen had a choice to become anything they wanted, but they chose to defend our great country and freedom we so graciously enjoy. Now is not the time to dismiss such bravery not to mention commitment. The people of the United States need to stand by our soldiers
It was the first memorial at Arlington dedicated to unknown soldiers. It was dedicated in 1866 and the sarcophagus sits on top the burial vault containing the remains of 2,111 unknown soldiers retrieved from Bull Run and the road to Rappahannock. The assumption is that the vault contains the remains of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Arlington is the resting place for more than 360 recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, given for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of
Colin Kaepernick, the quarterback of the San-Francisco 49ers, chose not to stand for the National Anthem at a recent National Football League game. Instead, he decided to express his unhappiness with the way African Americans are being treated by police, by kneeling to the ground. This was his form of protest and attempt to convey his message about how he felt. Kaepernick does have the right to not stand for the National Anthem, however, it is disrespectful. People fight for our freedom, so why disrespect those men and women and an NFL game was not the right time or place to hold his protest.
When someone risks their own life for the betterment of others, it is a very noble act that requires immense bravery and courage. Our American veterans epitomize the great values of what the United States of America was founded upon hundreds of years ago by our founding fathers, our democracy, the principles of freedom, liberty, and courage. Veterans Day is often overlooked by many as just a day off of school but it means much more than that. Veterans Day honors our pride for our veterans and remembers those men and women with respect.
Big choices veterans and generals have made for america dont just happen on the battlefield you know.
“This we’ll defend”: This is the motto of the United States Army, as well as the 3rd Infantry Regiment, also known as the “Old Guard.” These are the sentinels who guard the tombs of three unknown soldiers: One never identified from the First World War; another that never found his family from World War Two; and another shot down and never recognized in Korea. Laying a wreath on the tomb of these three unknown soldiers is considered synonymous as laying a wreath on every unknown and unidentified soldier and one of the highest honors for a United States citizen.
As a daughter of a United States Marine, I have a real-life perspective on veterans. I have deep respect for my father, and all veterans who have put their lives on the line for America. My heart really goes out to those soldiers fighting this very moment. My brother-in-law has an old high school friend that went into the National Guard. While this friend was away he encountered a form of great disrespect. The man was spit on by a former U.S citizen while wearing his uniform. The citizen’s excuse was he was against fighting for our country.