Veterans Day Essay

Starting on September 16, 1940, all men over the age of 18 had to register to be drafted. If you were drafted, you would automatically be chosen to serve for our country. And if you refused, it would be considered a crime. This goes to show that World War II was a tough time. Anyone could be taken away from their families and friends unexpectedly to serve for our nation. This had a great emotional impact on these shocked men. Therefore, veterans from this time and many others should be given the recognition they deserve.

                 “A day to honor those who served our country war or peace- dead or alive” is the definition of Veterans Day. I believe that this is a great description. In different wars like the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the Korean War, many soldiers lost their lives fighting for their country. They put their own lives on the line, just to give their home country the freedom it deserves. Without them and their service, the United States of America might not have been the country it is today. So, for that, we thank our Veterans.

Taken from recent statistics, there are around 18.2 million veterans alive in the United States as we speak. That’s obviously a large number. It shows that being a veteran is an important title. Veterans are a backbone to our country. Without them and their service, there would be no life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness in our home country. Without their service, there would be no way to ensure that our country would continue to be the “Land of Opportunity”, as it is known today. It doesn’t even matter who you are. All veterans have the same importance. Veterans come from all walks of life- mothers, fathers, children, neighbors, friends, and even people you wouldn’t even expect. And although war was horrid, veterans were there to protect our country and values, and still do as we speak. Veterans were afraid, but they answered their call of duty and rose up to fight for our nation.

Veterans have shaped our country into what it is known as today. The ‘land of the free’ wouldn’t even apply to us if it wasn’t for their bravery and courage. So today, make sure to thank a Veteran. Tell them about how thankful you are of their service, or even just shake their hand. Even small gestures can make the veterans feel important and respected. We thank them for their service by honoring them on Veterans day.