 They are our sons and daughters They are our fathers and mothers our friends and our neighbors But most importantly They are our veterans Each one of them raised their right hand when their country needed them the most Our history was written by the sacrifice of their service throughout the darkest reaches of the world Our faith in them has stood the test of time the faith to protect and defend Bravely standing their ground from Fort McHenry, Maryland to Normandy, France and everywhere in between From eyes in the sky to boots in the mud these men and women were willing to answer the call They sacrificed their time their bodies and sometimes their entire life Because of them we could continue to be a free nation a nation with pride and love for all of those who wear their uniform proudly To honor you we observe the 11th day of the 11th month each year to say one thing