Monday, November 12, 2012
Most retailers are open to observe Veterans Day Monday. The same goes for the Easton Area School District.
It's the observed holiday to honor all of our military veterans who gave their service to protect our country and preserve our freedom. While Veterans Day was Sunday, most places will observe it Monday. Some places in Forks and Palmer townships will be open Monday for the Veterans Day holiday. But if you want to mail a letter, cash a check or take out the trash, you're going to have to wait a day until Tuesday. What's closed:
There are more than 21 million veterans in the United States and Patch says "thank you" on Veterans Day!
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Monday, November 12, 2012
Here's a rundown of Veterans Day 2012 facts from the U.S. Census Bureau: Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Thank a veteran! Add your note of thanks in our comments section below. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Who They Are 21.5 million: The number of …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Restaurant chains like Olive Garden and Denny's are observing Veterans Day with free meals
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Restaurant chains are offering free meals for veterans in honor of Veterans Day 2012. Keep in mind three things to take advantage of these specials: There are many other military freebies available all year round, according to About.com/Freebies. Visit About.com/Freebies for a complete list of free Veterans Day meals at Olive Garden, Denny's, Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, TGI Friday's, Chili's and more.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Forty-three years after his death, family hasn't forgotten Easton Area High School's first casualty of Vietnam War.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Pat Gibson's house on Berwick Street in Easton is a home of many shrines. Pictures of her six grandchildren wallpaper her refrigerator. The walls show other family photos, even an old black and white one showing Gibson as a member of Easton's fledgling high school track team. And among all this, there's Terry. William Terry Gibson was the brother of Pat's husband. Terry died in 1968 at age 18 while serving with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam. He was Easton Area High School's first student killed in Vietnam, Pat Gibson said. His death stunned the city. "This guy was a guy who had a smile of gold," she said. "He'd give you the shirt off his back." Her husband, Larry, can't talk about his brother. He joined the Army in 1969, Gibson said, a 17-…
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Post a picture, a poem or a comment here about the veterans in your life and in our country.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Chances are you know a veteran. There are more than 21.8 million of them in the United States, according to the 2010 Census. Each year, on Nov. 11, the country honors their service … please add your pictures, comments, stories and memories about your service, or about the veterans in your life. Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. * Source: 2010 American Community Survey
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Mary B
12:43 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
Thank you for your service to all veterans! If you are active and in harms way, deepest respect and gratitude - godspeed and bring you safely home. more ›