Veteran's Day 2005

Veteran's Day 2005

Just want to wish everyone a quick Happy Veterans/Armistice/Rememberance/Maginot Line Day!
-VG

what is this day all about?

Depends what country you are in, really. In the US, its a day for people to say thanks to those who have served and are serving in the armed forces, who keep America safe.

I served my time in the military both during times of peace and war and have no regrets. So its a special day, at least for me.
-VGsaromi

Wow, its really noticeable that the US is a warrior nation.

Not so sure on "keeping safe" though... "Nam".

Happy.. something

I don't think that many users have been in their nation's army.

* Wondering what "keeping safe" means. *

Today, IIRC, is also the 87th anniversery of the end of WWI (11/11/1918 if I'm correct).

11th day of the 11th month of the 11th hour we will remember them. I belive that it is the end of WWI and the hope of the end of the world wars but that was soon broken and then WWII became. Of the allied forces; Australia, America (i think) and Great Britain (of the others i cant remember) when Great Britain went to war because of Australia still being a part of the colony we had to as well. Its like ANZAC day which is another rememberance day. Im not sure of all the details at the moment but this is a day for ALL of the allied forces to remember all the service men and women that died during the war.

On another note VG how old are you?

In Poland we celebrate Independence Day on 11/11. Thanks

im not sure about it myself cause its in the US and im in australia but any way happy ...something day....

OK, let's continue celebrating US specific holydays no matter this is supposed to be a more international site.

Its not a US specific holiday. Its celebrated in several countries, just each has a different name for it. (i.e. Maginot Line Day, ect)
-VGsatomi

This not so important to post on this site, especially at news forum.

@ben_xuereb: it is also an Australian rememberance day. You of all people i thought would understand this. It is a day to remember all the service men and women that fought in WW1.

Mechanical ManThis not so important to post on this site, especially at news forum.

It may not be BUT this is a thing that all should remember.

Well we dont celebrate anything like that here as far as I know, but happy Veterans day I guess

Just a question, will many international be celebrated here? A big question is about 4 may, Workers Day, its celebrated in large parts of western europe while it is far from liked in eastern europe (of jolly good reasons), just wondering.