And just to clarify, I believe Veterans Day is to honor all Veterans, not just those who gave their lives. I belive Memorial Day is to honor those who lost their lives....but I could be wrong.

Anway, thanks, Slick, for starting this post. Terry was/is a Marine and did 2 tours in Vietnam and was in Cuba before that, so he has definitely done his share. And one of his pet peeves is Veterans Day. Yes, that's right. What he wants to know is why do the banks and the government employees get off work, when he - an actual veteran - still has to work? If you think about it, he is so right. The veterans should have the day off, not the government employees - some of whom are responsible for our guys being in harms way in the first place!

Anyway, a big heart felt THANK YOU! to all the veterans out there. The US could not and would not be the great country it is without you!