Today the nation celebrates Veterans Day, a day to honor and celebrate those who dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our country. Originally made to remember those who fought in World War I, in which fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the holiday now celebrates veterans all across the country. Here in Louisiana, we honor 283,000 veterans. Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs Spokesperson Brandee Patrick said,
“We want to honor the service and sacrifice of all Louisiana veterans on this day and every day, and that’s our mission here at the department: to serve those who served.”
Countless events will be held across the country to honor those who served. Governor John Bel Edwards will be in Iberville Parish today to award a Purple Heart to the family of one hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. Patrick said there are many opportunities to honor veterans.
“There are events all across the state, and we have a full listing at our website at vetaffairs.la.gov.”
Patrick says if you can’t make it to one of the events today, to take advantage of social media and show gratitude to those who served whenever you get the chance.
“Fly your american flag, be proud of those who sacrificed, some made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us in this state of freedom that we enjoy.”
She says The Louisiana Department of Veteran Affairs is always ready to assist veterans however possible, and veterans can contact the department to get in touch with an assistance counselor any time.
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