Today is Veterans Day, and I want to take a moment to say something simple: thank you.
To every man and woman who has worn the uniform of the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard, in war or in peace, at home or overseas: thank you for your service. You gave years of your life, time away from the people you love, and in many cases far more than that, so the rest of us could live freely.
Why November 11
Veterans Day falls on November 11 because fighting in World War I stopped on that date in 1918, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The day was first observed as Armistice Day. In 1954 it was renamed Veterans Day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Memorial Day remembers those who died in service. Veterans Day thanks everyone who served, and many of those people are our neighbors.
Our neighbors who served
Here in York County and across the Charlotte area, veterans coach our kids' teams, run local businesses, teach in our schools, serve in our churches and live right down the street. Many keep serving long after they take the uniform off.
We also want to recognize military families. Spouses, children and parents carry their own share of the load through deployments, moves and long stretches apart. Their service matters too.
A few ways to say thank you
- Say it in person. A sincere "thank you for your service" goes a long way.
- Ask a veteran about their service, and take the time to listen.
- Attend a local Veterans Day ceremony or parade.
- Support a veteran-owned business in your community.
- Check in on a veteran or military family you know, today and on other days of the year too.
To every veteran reading this: thank you. We're grateful for you today and every day.
Aaron Reel and The Southern Agents Team at Costello Real Estate & Investments
