Yote, From a 20 year Vet, I thank you for you partiotism. VETERANS of ALL nations should be remembered as WILLING to give up everything wheather they served in and or during wartime or not to preserve the rights and freedoms that they and those before fought and unfortunately many times died for. Freedom is indeed, NOT free. But paid for with the Blood, Sweat and Lives of those who believe that tyranny and opperssion should be fought by EVERYONE! I for one, salute YOU for your patriotism and thoughtfulness.

Exactly Adam.

Are you kidding? Most Americans don't even know what day of the week it is. We already have Memorial Day to commemorate the fallen in battle. WWI vets wanted "Armistice Day" changed to Veterans Day to honor the WWII veterans.

For me and my circle of friends it is a day to say thankyou to Veterans and appreciate the sacrifices they have made for our freedoms we enjoy every day.

Sorry Vic what do you mean am I kidding?

Also in Canada we do not have Memorial Day

Many Americans do observe Veterans Day and honor those who have served. Many more don't even know what it is. For them, it is just a day that the banks are closed and the mail doesn't run. Not too long ago, our local school system did not observe it at all. I am afraid that our educational system here just doesn't teach respect for those who have served. It means a lot to me, though. It is true that we also have a Memorial Day to honor those who gave their lives in battle. But I don't think Veterans Day here carries the same solemn observance that Remembrance Day does in Canada. People do say, "Happy Veterans Day". Applebees had free meals for veterans on Nov 11. Since the name change, I don't think Veterans Day carries the same respect it did as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day.

I don't think that the current educational system/average upbringing teaches respect for anyone or anything, but that's an argument for another time and place

^^^ WHAT HE SAID!

Now, don't get me wrong. I know that SOME places do. Like our school system here. I guess you could say that our school system here is sorta "Old School". Don't sass the teachers or you are outta class for that day at least. And I know a lot of the kids still carry pocket knives to school just like I did starting in the 3rd grade and as long as they don't "play" with them its cool.

Thanks again
One last question here in Canada we wear poppies on Remembrance day as a symbol of our veterans that lost their lives.
We have been doing it since 1922
Do you do something similar on either Memorial day or Veterans day

well, yeah, some places do well in that way, however, as a whole the general upbringing of youth these days is shot to hell

Bill, not that I know of or can remember. Hopefully someone like Vic or maybe Klink will be better able to answer your question.