This is a Feline News Network Special Report:
Good afternoon felinity assembled, Elvira Mistress of Felinity here.
Yeah, I know...WTM? Where the hell y'all been, girl?
Let's just say the Summer and early Fall, since Daddy Kiril returned from the Cat Writers' Association Conference, have not been the best for him, but we are all hanging in there...
But, this post is not about us....
Today is a special day among humans...
They call it Veterans Day.
As Military.com explains it... "This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.
We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good."
There was a 4 year period, early last century when the humans got real mad at each other and took to shooting at each other to sort it all out.
Lots of them died before they settled their squabble.
It was messy to say the least, both the fighting and the peace that came afterward.
There are a zillion tributes this past week and this weekend to the human side of the war...
I want Opinionated Pussycat to be among those who pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the war, and to other wars before and since.
The army of animals... horses, donkeys, and mules, among others who gave their lives to serve their humans needs.
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