National Armed Forces Day/Week

Today is May 18th, 2019. Every 3rd Saturday in May is National Armed Forces Day where we honor our military forces. At this time I would like to thank everyone who has ever put your life on the line for our country. Your sacrifice, your dedication, your loyalty, and your courage are never forgotten nor unappreciated. This blog is for you!!!

History of Armed Forces Day:

It was with the idea for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country that President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish this single holiday. The one-day celebration then stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.  It was on August 31, 1949, that Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force Days. Parades, open houses, receptions and air shows were held to celebrate the first  Armed  Forces  Day held on May 20, 1950. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.

My Hero, Veteran, and my now Guardian Angel

SFC Richard B. Hammer Jr

Vietnam War Veteran

Desert Storm Veteran

US Army/National Guard

23 Years of Service

1949-2016

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, but most of all thank you for being the best father a girl could ever ask for. I love you and miss you every hour of every day. Every time I get to honor your memory, I will do just that. Rest In Heaven to my favorite solider!!  

SFC Shannon Dyer

US Army

Active Service

My RL Brother. Thank you so much for your service bubba. I love you and im proud to be your sister. 

 At this time I will be mentioning some friends that deserve this special shoutout for their service.  If you know them, please give them a thank you, they deserve it and so much more. Thank you for everything that you have done, and the sacrifices you have made/making for our country. No amount of praise would ever be great enough!

✥Daphena Madaris enlisted in the US Army and served from 1974-1976. Thank you for your service!

✥Davon Portofino Santiago enlisted in the US Air Force and served from 2006-2010, where he was a E-4 Senior airman.  Thank you for your service Uncle Davon! 

✥Captain Trayvon Joffer Swade enlisted in the US Marines 2011-2015, where he was a captain until he moved to Canada. He then enlisted in the Canadian Army in 2015 and is currently on active duty. He is currently a captain and is about to be promoted to Major. Thank you for your service! 
✥Romelo Belmonte enlisted in the Army in August of 2008, and served until September of 2013. Thank you so much for your service!

These are just a few of my friends who deserve a special shout-out.  I am sure there are plenty more, so if you have ever served in our armed forces, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Before I close, I am going to leave you with this poem. 

Until next time, take care of yourself and each other

Signed

A Veterans Daughter