Happy Veterans Day!

On November 11th, every American needs to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made and continue to make. From poems to music to the history of the anthem of praise written by Francis Scott Keys to a timeline history of US wars, take a moment to reverently remember our veterans with both song and verse and remember that "Freedom is never free."

National Anthem Protocol
Proper protocol for the National Anthem is to stand, face the flag, remove your hats (only for gentlemen), and place your right hand over your heart. Singing is encouraged but is optional.

You should salute IF you are or were a member of the armed forces.


New Law - Veterans & Active-Duty Members May Salute the Flag During National Anthem
Only IF you are a veteran or active-duty member of the armed forces. This new federal law took effect October 14th, 2008, where military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during this song and tribute to our country and to our veterans.

“The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s flag.”

The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem.

The change in the federal law also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.

I will pray to my God that we unite as one and that over and over and over and over and over again we give thanks to the American veteran, the defenders of freedom. And holding dear the memory of the dead and the unaccounted for, I shall further pray that none among of us forget …
For democracy ….for the precious right to speak freely….
Down the long. long corridors of duty, of honor, of gallantly going silently, I say silent of deeds and sacrifice ...
No veterans, no democracy, you got no America!


These two articles have been very popular! They have information, and great celebration videos - perfect way to take a moment and remember our Veterans!

Never forget!

http://hubpages.com/hub/Tribute-to-American-Veterans-James-McEachin
http://hubpages.com/hub/Tribute-to-Veterans