It is Veterans Day – Time to Remember Those Who Gave Us the Gift of Freedom

November 11, 2025 · by · in Veterans Day · 65 Comments

Today, we should pause to remember and thank those who served in the armed forces. Because of their service, we live and enjoy our freedoms.

If you know a vet, thank them for us. If you know a vet who is no longer with us, remember them and what they did for you. If you are a vet, thank you so much for your service and dedication to this great country.

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65 comments

  1. circadianreflections's avatar
    circadianreflections · · Reply→

    Here, here!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thanks, Deborah.

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      1. circadianreflections's avatar
        circadianreflections · · Reply→

        You’re welcome!

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  2. Liz Gauffreau's avatar
    Liz Gauffreau · · Reply→

    My husband is retired Navy, so I thanked him on your behalf.

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    1. equipsblog's avatar
      equipsblog · · Reply→

      Me too. 💯

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    2. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Liz.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar
        Liz Gauffreau · · Reply→

        You’re welcome, John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar
          John W. Howell · ·

          😊

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  3. equipsblog's avatar
    equipsblog · · Reply→

    Amen, John. Thanks for remembering those who served, including you as applicable.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      They deserve our thanks. I did not have the honor of serving.

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      1. equipsblog's avatar
        equipsblog · · Reply→

        Not to worry, John

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  4. GP's avatar
    GP · · Reply→

    Veterans-Day-2020

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Super, GP.

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      1. GP's avatar
        GP · · Reply→

        Thanks, John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar
          John W. Howell · ·

          Thank you, GP

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  5. joynealkidney's avatar
    joynealkidney · · Reply→

    Thank you, John. My Favorite Guy is an Air Force Vietnam veteran, served 1966-1970. (Vietnam 1969-70)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank him for me.

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  6. Dan Antion's avatar
    Dan Antion · · Reply→

    Well said, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thanks, Dan

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  7. Sorryless's avatar
    Sorryless · · Reply→

    Beautifully done, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Marco.

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  8. Jane Dalton's avatar
    Jane Dalton · · Reply→

    ❤️ Gracefully said, John. Xx

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Jane

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  9. T. W. Dittmer's avatar
    T. W. Dittmer · · Reply→

    Thank you for your respectful recognition of Veterans Day, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you for your service, Tim.

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  10. Charles Yallowitz's avatar
    Charles Yallowitz · · Reply→

    Well said.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thanks.

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    noelleg44 · · Reply→

    A serious day of remembrance for us with a son who is a vet, and thankfully lived through his 20 year enlistment without being injured. Thanks!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Wow. Thank him for me.

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      1. noelleg44's avatar
        noelleg44 · · Reply→

        Will do. Of course he’s already had back surgery, his knees are trashed and he’s partially deaf. From being Airborne. But we are grateful he’s alive and living a pretty normal life. And a proud Dad.

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          John W. Howell · ·

          I’ll bet.

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    bruce@ssa · · Reply→

    A big salute to this message, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Bruce.

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  13. Debbie's avatar
    Debbie · · Reply→

    Amen, John — beautifully said!

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  14. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · · Reply→

    beautiful photo and sentiment, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Denise

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  15. Esther Chilton's avatar
    Esther Chilton · · Reply→

    I completely agree. My grandads served so I thought of them today.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      😊

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you for sharing my post.

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  17. Michele Lee's avatar
    Michele Lee · · Reply→

    Joining you in thanking those who’ve served, past and present. Who give selflessly and courageously. 🙏🏻

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Michele.

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  18. Rebecca Cuningham's avatar
    Rebecca Cuningham · · Reply→

    Thank you veterans, for your sacrifices and service.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Amen.

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  19. Darlene's avatar
    Darlene · · Reply→

    Today is an important day all over the world. We owe a lot to all the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces then and now.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      You are so right, Darlene. Thank you.

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  20. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene · · Reply→

    My father was a veteran of two wars. Certainly a day to commemorate. Hugs.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Amazing, Teagan. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · · Reply→

    Beautifully expressed, John. My hubby is a Navy vet and was in the Prescott parade today. A time of remembrance ….

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      I know he enjoys those events. Thanks, Gwen.

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  22. Cindy Georgakas's avatar
    Cindy Georgakas · · Reply→

    A beautiful
    Tribute, John! 🩷

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you, Cindy.

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      1. Cindy Georgakas's avatar
        Cindy Georgakas · · Reply→

        Pleasure l, always! 🩷

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar
          John W. Howell · ·

          😊

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  23. petespringer's avatar
    petespringer · · Reply→

    Amen! We always need to look after our vets.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      I so agree.

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  24. Laura's avatar
    Laura · · Reply→

    Well put.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      Thank you.

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  25. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch · · Reply→

    🇺🇸 Well said, John. Today in particular, we honor and respect all veterans. 🇺🇸

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      I agree, Monika. Thanks.

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  26. D. Wallace Peach's avatar
    D. Wallace Peach · · Reply→

    A lovely post, John. Even though I don’t always approve of our government’s military decisions, I’m immensely grateful to our veterans for their service and the risks they and their families are willing to take on our/my behalf.

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  27. Jennie's avatar
    Jennie · · Reply→

    Thank you, John! This is so important. 🇺🇸

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      😊

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  28. kethuprofumo's avatar
    kethuprofumo · · Reply→

    Happy Veterans Days! It matters a lot in any country!🍤🍤🍤🍻🌹

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · · Reply→

      So true. 😊

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