Did you know it was the year 1919, shortly after World War 1 ended, that Woodrow Wilson declared the first Veterans Day, which was originally referred to as Armistice Day. Wilson created the day to reflect with pride on those soldiers who had fallen in the war. However, it wasn’t until 1938 that the day became a national holiday. Even then, it wasn’t until 1954 that Armistice Day was replaced by Veterans Day to honor not only those who had fallen during World War 1, but to celebrate all veterans.

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Every year on Veterans Day, I hang out with my dear friend Fred. Since his favorite thing to do is create and read poetry, I take this time to head over to his favorite live poetry sets. While he expresses a world unknown, I like to imagine what it must have been like. Fred has always been up for changing history to make things better for everyone.

This Veterans Day I prepare to make things better for at least one veteran, whether it is an act of giving or just keeping Fred company. I truly have come to appreciate the freedoms we have and admire men and women who have fought for those freedoms to ring true.

Visiting a lost Veteran? Chrysanthemums are beautiful flowers that come in a variety of colors, helping to honor those who have fallen.

Celebrate Veterans Day this week and keep giving thanks all month long!