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My Father’s War Stories Shared to Honor Veterans
On the occasion of Veterans Day 2009, I pay honor to those who’ve served and/or paid the ultimate price in service to their country by publishing a series of war stories that holds a special value in my heart,... US Bank Holidays 2009: When are Banks Closed?
Since July 4 falls on a weekend in 2009, many are wondering when US banks will be closed around the fourth of July. While Friday, July 3 is technically a federal holiday, many banks will be open on the 3rd, but closed on Saturday, July 4. Whether your bank is closed on... End of First World War Honored Across the Globe
As the world pays its respects to fallen soldiers, different countries have different ways of doing so. Even the name in some cases changes, as it is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. ... November 11 - Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day
Across the world, in Britain, the United States, France, Canada and many others, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month is a time to honour all those who fell in military service. Today marks...
created by Rob Walker | 51 wks ago | updated 51 wks ago
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2166 views | 43 recommendations | 20 comments
US Set to Celebrate Veterans Day
While much of the world will be celebrating Remembrance Day this Tuesday, November 11, the US will observe Veterans Day. Just what is Veterans Day? Originally a day to celebrate World War I veterans, it is now... WW II Letters: August 1, 1944
In recognition of Veteran's Day, here is another letter which was sent to my grandmother during the second world war. The letter is from Staff Sgt. William Mack, and his handwriting was quite difficult to...
created by Terri Potratz | 51 wks ago | updated 51 wks ago
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176 views | 5 recommendations | 0 comments
WW II Letters: October 15, 1944 in Quebec PART 2
This letter was written during WWII by my grandmother to my grandfather Pat's sister, Mary. It was typewritten on legal-sized paper, with some rushed hand-written notes at the end - it's extremely long so...
created by Terri Potratz | 52 wks ago | updated 51 wks ago
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290 views | 7 recommendations | 0 comments
Why do we wear poppies on Remembrance Day?
Why do we wear red poppies on Remembrance Day, November 11? Where did that tradition come from?The poppy worn on Remembrance Day is the red-corn poppy, which grows abundantly in Europe, including Flanders... WW II Letters: July 20, 1944
A look into the past in honour of Remembrance Day 2008. Hopefully my family can dig up some more letters, press clippings and other memorabilia relating to World War II to share.This is a personal letter...Chris Harrison Enterprises: Veterans Day Salute
Great Air Force Poster Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food
According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...
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