On Veterans Day, we take time to honor men and women who have served in one of the branches of our nation’s military. They have dedicated their time and given a promise to defend the Constitution and us with their very lives, if necessary.

Unlike other holidays, Veterans Day isn’t associated with big dinners, presents or candy. There are communities that celebrate with parades and other events, but most of the time, there isn’t a three-day weekend and Veterans Day doesn’t involve traveling to another town for a family gathering. Although the banks are closed and there is no mail delivery, for most of us it’s a regular day as far as work or school are concerned.

Instead, there are memorial services where we reflect on what our veterans mean to us. In that way, it’s a lot like Thanksgiving

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