Parker Happ

Columnist

Veterans Day is getting better. One of my friends, a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, has return home and earned a job working on Marine One. Another one of my friends who came home this past year was able to see his son born and is enjoying his daddy time before he starts college next year. My friends, as well as all the other veterans, sacrificed time away from their loved ones and put their dreams on hold to do the job their country asked them to do. Now that many veterans are home, take off your boots, go get a free meal and let your fellow countrymen serve you.

Martha Lueck

Columnist

I think Veterans Day is a very important holiday. I am very thankful for the veterans who risked their lives for our country. Everyone should be encouraged to take a few moments to honor them. Parents should be encouraged to educate their children about why we celebrate Veterans Day and what it means to our country. Even during the years when Veterans Day falls on a weekend, every school should do something to celebrate it. The teachers should make sure children understand its significance. They can give students half an hour to ask questions or share what they know. That way, all of them will know why they take a moment of silence.

Colin Remes

Columnist

Veterans Day hits particularly close to home for me. My father and grandfather are veterans and served in World War II and Vietnam, respectively. My brother will be a veteran whenever he decides to finish up with the Air Force, and he is currently serves in Afghanistan. He will spend the holidays there, as many servicemen and women have done for the past decade. I love how much respect most people have in this country for those who are currently serving and have served. For me, there is no greater honor than to serve one’s country, and one I wish I shared. So I give my grandfather, father and my brother tremendous respect and love, not just for their service to my country, but for the people that they are.

Aaron Brooks

Columnist

Veterans Day is getting better. One of my friends, a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, returned home and earned a job working on Marine One. Another one of my friends who came home this year was able to see his son born and is enjoying daddy time before he starts college next year. My friends, as well as all the other veterans, sacrificed time away from their loved ones and put their dreams on hold to do the job their country asked them to do. Now that many veterans are home, take off your boots, go get a free meal and let your fellow countrymen serve you.

Jack Baker

Columnist

I have the upmost respect for anyone that has ever served in the armed forces. I personally know a number of friends and family that served, and I really appreciate the risks and sacrifices they have made. Veterans Day is an important time for the rest of us to think about just how lucky we are that there are so many brave and heroic Americans out there that are willing to risk their lives for the rest of us.

Alyssa Pracz

Columnist

When I was little, I always thought of Veterans Day as a holiday for all the old people who fought in wars. Now that I’m older, I still give plenty of recognition to the elderly men and women who have served our country, but also remember to not forget so many of the younger people as well. Many people our age and on this campus have done a great deal for this country as well and I think sometimes they don’t always get the same recognition just because they’re not older. So don’t forget about the kid in your class or the friend that just came home last year from overseas because they did a lot for our country, too.