Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
A Short History of Veterans Day
An Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars (history of Veterans Day provided by www.va.gov).
Salem Green wishes to thank all of those who have served, especially those veterans who make our community their home. We appreciate your sacrifice and courage.
In a special way we would like to recognize and honor the veterans who work for Salem Green for their military service.
Tom is one of our painters, and was an Air Force firefighter.
Another one of our veterans is Shawn, our maintenance supervisor. Shawn was stationed at Hohenfels, Germany from 1990-1994 during the Gulf War.
A Short History of Veterans Day
An Act approved on May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars (history of Veterans Day provided by www.va.gov).Salem Green wishes to thank all of those who have served, especially those veterans who make our community their home. We appreciate your sacrifice and courage.
In a special way we would like to recognize and honor the veterans who work for Salem Green for their military service.
Tom is one of our painters, and was an Air Force firefighter.
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| Tom in the cab of a fire truck called T6 P-8 |
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| Tom has been painting for Salem Green since 1993 |
Another one of our veterans is Shawn, our maintenance supervisor. Shawn was stationed at Hohenfels, Germany from 1990-1994 during the Gulf War.
Thank you to all who serve! Happy Veteran's Day!
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