Honoring Our Veterans

Carson Alford Westwood Christian School Writer The month of November is full of grateful families and traveling for Thanksgiving. Often, people forget one of the important holidays that occurs in this month, Veteran’s Day. Although these individuals should be remembered all year, we pause to recognize their service on this day and direct our gratitude towards them. On November 11, America will come together to honor those who have served in our country. In 1954, Congress declared November 11th to be an official annual holiday. Originally, this day was meant to recognize WW1 veterans, but now it is an opportunity to honour all veterans. Throughout the country, they are being honoured and