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Veteran’s Day is coming up on Monday, November 11th. \u00a0My kids are still young that although they understand what Veteran’s Day is, to them, it mostly means a day off from school. \u00a0At ages 7 and 10, I think it’s time \u00a0for Veteran’s Day to hold more value in their minds. \u00a0Veteran’s Day marks the end of World War I, which ended interestingly enough on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. \u00a0Since then, Veteran’s Day\u00a0is a day to reflect upon the service of all the men and women of the United States who have served towards us in the Armed Forces. \u00a0They risked their lives to serve our country snf protect our citizens as well as injustices to people in other countries, caused by their own militia.<\/p>\n
Our freedom is often taken so trivially here in the United States. \u00a0It wasn’t until the fateful day of September 11, 2001, that many Americans woke up and realized that our country is not invincible. \u00a0Our men and women are stationed overseas to help prevent attacks on America, but also to ensure an uprising like Hitler’s regime, which helped to start WWII, doesn’t happen again.<\/p>\n
To honor our veterans, Walmart has created an online Wall of Honor<\/a>\u00a0for veterans\u00a0to celebrate those who have served in the US Armed Services. \u00a0This Wall of Honor for veterans, will be the largest online community where people can share their pictures, videos, and thoughts on their own veterans in their lives or share their gratitude for others who have served. \u00a0 Have you served or perhaps a spouse? \u00a0Dad? \u00a0Mom? \u00a0Uncle or Aunt? \u00a0Perhaps a good friend of yours? \u00a0Consider joining me honoring them by uploading a picture of them to the site #Wallof Honor<\/a> site. \u00a0Two of my brother-in-laws served in the army as well as my grandfather. \u00a0My grandfather, Josef Martin, served as a doctor during WWII.<\/p>\n My grandfather was overseas serving as a M.D. when my Dad was a young boy. \u00a0His mom became a single mom to my Dad and his sister while my grandfather was gone. \u00a0My grandfather helped many soldiers get back on their \u00a0feet again after being injured. \u00a0I have a funny story to share about my grandfather. \u00a0Many years later, after he had served, I’ll never forget the day I was cleaning out his home after he passed away. \u00a0In his closet I found a metal box, it looked like a military box of some sort. \u00a0You can imagine my shock when I opened up the box to reveal a hand grenade…with the pin still inserted! \u00a0He had saved it from WWII, as a memento I guess. \u00a0After calling 911, one or two government agencies came out right away to secure the area as they carefully transported the grenade away. \u00a0Though my grandfather’s memento is gone, the memory of WWII continues on in the pictures he left for us during his time in the service.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are over 30 million veterans who have returned home from service for our country. \u00a0\u00a0Walmart has a passion to help\u00a0Veterans assimilate back into society. \u00a0The Walmart Foundation will be donating $20 million from now through 2015 to help soldiers prepare for their lives back home through job training, transition support, and education.<\/p>\n Walmart is \u00a0the largest private employer of veterans in the country and are committed to hiring more than 100,000 veterans over the next 5 years. \u00a0Bill Simon, Walmart’s US President and CEO believes,<\/p>\n “veterans\u00a0have a record of performance under pressure.\u00a0 They\u2019re quick learners, and they\u2019re team players.\u00a0 These are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service.\u00a0 There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever.”<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n![\"Wall](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2013\/11\/Walmart-Wall-of-Honor.jpg?resize=604%2C457&ssl=1\")
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