As the day approaches us again, I must make a comment. I was unsure this President had a Patriotic bone in his body. However before most of us were awake this morning BHO himself welcomed fallen troops home from Afghanistan. A distinctly different picture than GWB, IMHO.

That said it does not change my opinions on this President, but it does show that he may have some Patriotism left in him to be awakened.

Veterans Day is coming upon us, the oldest Vets among us are in their 90's and 100's. If there are such heroes in your life, that still talk about their experiences and hard earned insights. Please break out the video camera or the tape recorder and capture TRUE American History for future generations to know what was given and lost so they could live in a FREE NATION. Many of us need to remember today.

Be sure to mark November 11th on your calendar.

I am proud to say that my father was a proud veteran of WWII. He died a few years ago but as a long-time sufferer of a complaint brought about by his role in the British army in the middle east.

On behalf of many in Europe, I say thank you to the soldiers of America and Canada for their contribution in a war that was fought largely in a foreign continent.

Sacrifice is an easy word to say but we need to remember just what these men sacrificed for the common good.

Roger Macdivitt

“Here Rests In Honored Glory An American Solider Known But To God"

Thesewords are inscribed on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in ArlingtonNational Cemetery. The Tomb of the Unknowns symbolizes those of Americawho gave their lives in World War I, World War II, and the Korean Warin defense of the Nation’s integrity, honor, and tranquility.

Numerousceremonies are performed annually at the Tomb to honor these soldiersand to show the nation’s respect for members of the United States ArmedForces.

The most notable of such ceremonies arewreath-laying ceremonies that take place on National holidays, such asVeteran’s Day or Memorial Day, where the President or his designee laysa wreath to mark the national observance of that day. Also, held inhigh esteem are wreath laying ceremonies that occur during statevisits. At these ceremonies, the visiting head of state will pay formalrespects to the sacrifice of America’s veterans in foreign wars byplacing a wreath before the Tomb.

All ceremonies performedat the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with the exception of Tomb Guardduty performed by the Army Honor Guard, are Joint Service functions ledby the Military District of Washington. Therefore, the members of theCoast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard serve as active participants in allJoint Service ceremonies performed at the Tomb, including the highlyrespected wreath laying ceremonies. During these ceremonies, eachservice of the Armed Forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, andCoast Guard) provide Ceremonial Honor Guard personnel to representtheir respective service to the public and to the leaders of foreigncountries. The Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard strives to prepareits members for these ceremonies through hours of practice in weaponsdrill, uniform maintenance, and military bearing.