Whether you observe Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, or Veterans Day, today is a day of honoring not only the bravery shown in war, but the courage found in peace, and the love we share for our fellow man.
As the world pauses to honor those who have served—whether on the frontlines of battle or through quiet acts of service—I am reminded of the profound sacrifices made by those in the armed services around the world, past and present.
From soldiers who have fought in distant lands, to peacekeepers working to bridge divides at home, and to the loved ones who stand by them, each story weaves a thread into the fabric of our shared human history.
War is often waged by those driven by greed and power, less interested in finding common ground than gaining real estate. Yet it is the common man—the children, parents, and workers—who fight these wars, with little to gain but so much to lose.
It is the common man who is left to fight for peace, justice, and a better world.
Every life lost, every injury endured, and every sacrifice made was in the service of something greater—freedom, security, and the hope that future generations might inherit a world where love, not fear, prevails.
Today, I will reflect and remember.
Today, I will light a candle, say a prayer, and sit in silence to honor those who have served—and those who continue to serve. Their service, in all its forms, is an act of love—for country, for family, and for humanity.
I hold all who have served in my heart today—and every day—as I strive to live a life worthy of their sacrifices.
Best wishes for peace...with love and light,
Clint
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ON THIS DAY = NOVEMBER 11
BIRTHDAYS
1863 = Paul Signac = French painter and educator
1868 = Édouard Vuillard = French painter and academic
1872 = Maude Adams = American actor and stage designer 🌈
1885 = George S. Patton = American general
1901 = Sam Spiegel = American film producer
1922 = Kurt Vonnegut = American writer
1925 = Jonathan Winters = American actor and comedian
1948 = "Mutt" Lange = British-South African producer and songwriter
1960 = Stanley Tucci = American actor and director
1962 = Demi Moore = American actor, director, and producer
1964 = Calista Flockhart = American actor
1966 = Peaches = Canadian musician and producer
1969 = Carson Kressley = American designer and tv personality
1974 = Leonardo DiCaprio = American actor
1986 = Jon Batiste = American singer and pianist
CELEBRATIONS
EVENTS
1880 = Ned Kelly, Australian outlaw (and folk hero to some), is executed at the age of 25 for murder. “Such is life” are his reported last words.
1918 = World War I: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car in the forest of Compiègne.
1921 = The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by US President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery.
1925 = Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five begin their first recording session at Okeh Records in Chicago.
1934 = The Shrine of Remembrance is opened in Melbourne, Australia.
1982 = Space Shuttle Columbia launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-5, the first operational mission of the Space Shuttle program.
1985 = An Early Frost, the first AIDS-themed TV movie, airs on NBC.
PHOTO + QUOTE OF THE DAY
“There is love enough in this world for everybody, if people will just look.”
Kurt Vonnegut
If only that buffoonTrump could realise this and show respect for all those that have fallen while serving their country. He should never be Commander in Chief.
On our remembrance day , Anzac Day, i always give silent thanks to the Americans who died while saving our country from the Japanese. Many hundreds of American children my age grew up without a Father, because he was killed in the South Pacific war.
Here, dead we lie, who did not choose to live, and shame the land from which we'd sprung.
Life to be sure, is nothing much to lose, but young men think it is, and we were young.
A E Houseman.
Thanks for the remembrance, Clint. It was a sincere acknowledgement of just some of the sacrifices made by my fellow Vets. I never saw combat, fortunately, but plenty of those I cared for did. I learned early on that each combat vet reacted differently, & that some of the physical disabilities were outweighed by the emotional/ psychological ones. No one came through unscathed.
Guys enlisted (or earlier, were drafted) for various reasons -- some, naively idealistic; some, to stay out the the judicial system. ALL, eventually, realized we could only rely on each other. It's still the case, I believe. The jingoism & altruism both count for less than the camaraderie.
Your use of the soldier/sailor/marine pics bring fond memories. And, yes, the sex was frequently on offer -- those flicks do have some factual basis (though entire platoons of 8+" is an exaggeration) 😏
So, naturally I will spend today thinking of those who are gone, but I also plan on remembering the good, fun times too. It's a nice idea at least once a year.