Veterans from Hazel Findlay Country Manor turned out Thursday morning at 11 a.m. for the traditional Veterans Day Parade in St. Johns.
An album by Barry Bauer
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Veterans Day Proclamation from Gov. Jennifer Granholm
Whereas, World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918; and,
Whereas, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, 1919, as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the words “To us in America…filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations…;” and,
Whereas, November 11 was officially designated as Armistice Day in 1926 and became a national holiday in 1938 to honor the nearly 24 million veterans who live in our nation including over 703,000 veterans who live in the state of Michigan; and,
Whereas, After the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen in the nation’s history to fight World War II, and after U.S. forces fought Communist aggression in Korea, November 11 was renamed Veterans Day in 1954; and,
Whereas, Now freshly reminded of the danger and threat to our peace, liberty and prosperity, we recognize our friends, family members and fellow citizens here and abroad who now stand watch as they execute the difficult military and humanitarian missions required to preserve, restore and build freedom throughout the world; and,
Whereas, In observing Veterans Day, we honor the proud legacy of our men and women in uniform who sacrificed safety and comfort and left family members and friends to defend the values we hold dear;
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2010, Veterans Day in Michigan. I applaud the patriotic spirit and sacrifices of the distinguished Michigan citizens who have so proudly served our country, and I urge the residents of this state to recognize America’s veterans and military personnel with public ceremonies and private reflection.