Today we're celebrating Veterans Day. The holiday is celebrated on November 11th to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Armistice Day was originally proclaimed in 1919 to honor World War I veterans; since November of 1954, it has been know as Veterans Day to honor all veterans. (In some other countries, this date is still celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day).
We'd like to send a heartfelt thank-you to all our Veterans, and let you know we appreciate your sacrifices, past and present, large and small. We're also proud to celebrate Colorado Springs' military heritage and the contributions made by our local service members.
To find out more about the history of Veterans Day, and interesting military facts, visit History.com or Wikipedia.
Ken and Sandy Wickham are seasoned Realtors in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO. To contact them, call 719-534-7919 or 800-599-8500 ext. 1120.
Did you ever serve Ken? I am remembering my grandfather today!
Yes! 23 years in the Air Force. Yesterday, we attended a wonderful Veterans Day presentation at Coyote Creek Elementary (Cherry Creek Schools in Aurora) where two of our granddaughters attend. The teacher did an excellent job; (with some guidance frim her father) and had the fifth graders reading letters from World War II vets - including a Dear John letter!
Hi Ken and Sandy ~ I always get goose bumps when I think about how hard our Veteran fought to give us the freedoms we enjoy today. I will never forget and always honor them.
Thank you Veterans!
kk
P.S. Nice to see you here in the Rain!
Kristal - Thanks for stopping by! We hope you're well.
Ken and Sandy