Friday November 11, 2011 Veteran's Day

This Friday we in Lakewood Village will be holding our annual Veteran's Day flag raising event. Veteran's Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls.  The restoration of observance of Veteran's Day to November 11, not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veteran's Day:  A celebration to honor America's (and Canada's) veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to sacrifice  for the common good.
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A Veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America "for an amount of " up to and including my life!
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We have many in our Village who have served for their country and we hope everyone will attend our ceremony on Friday at 11:00 am, to honor our own special Veterans...
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We respectfully ask that all of you reflect on this event and the sacrifices that millions of our men and women have made to ensure our freedom and safety in these United States of America and Canada.