Yesterday was Veteran’s Day Observed, and Bill had the day off work.

Today is the actual Veteran’s Day, and Bill has to work. I’m a bit grumpy about it, but I’ll offer it up for all the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who fought for our freedoms or served our country in the armed forces especially my own Dad (Air Force), my Mom (an officer and a gentleman in the Navy), and my Father-in-Law (Army). Thank you all for your many sacrifices.

Bill is attending a ceremony in Missouri honoring four Medal of Honor recipients:

The Stars and Stripes Museum/Library will honor four deceased Medal of Honor recipients from the Southeast Missouri area: Sgt. Darrell S. Cole of Flat River, Pvt. Billie G. Kanell of Poplar Bluff, PFC Richard Wilson of Cape Girardeau and 1st Lt. George K. Sissler of Dexter. Ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. with the celebration of the Stars and Stripes newspaper’s 145th anniversary. A ceremony honoring the Medal of Honor winners will follow at 2:30 p.m., with Dexter native Lt. Gen. Clyde Vaughn, deputy director for operations for the U.S. Army National Guard, as the featured speaker.

Bill’s sister, Margaret, will be coming over tonight for dinner and cake to celebrate her birthday. Hopefully, Bill will be home before she leaves.

Be sure to thank a veteran today. If you don’t know anyone, you can always send an email to a deployed soldier.