State Sen. Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) took time to reflect and give thanks during the Veterans Day holiday.
“On Nov. 11, 1918, a German delegation and leaders of the Allied Powers gathered in France to officially bring an end to World War I,” he said in a press release. "... Since then, Nov. 11 has been observed in some capacity as a tribute to veterans. Originally it was simply called Armistice Day and was aimed at honoring the millions of Americans who served in World War I. In 1954, President Eisenhower and Congress recognized the need to pay respect to all veterans and officially changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day.”
For those like himself who have served in the military, Anderson said the day has long held "profound meaning."
“Memories of friends, victories and tragedies are all especially clear today,” he added. “Although words may not seem enough to honor the sacrifice, I hope each one of you will take a moment to thank someone who has served. We often take our freedom for granted, but today we are reminded to express our gratitude to those who have protected our great nation and the privileges we enjoy.”
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