Today Is Veterans/Remembrance Day

Crosses at The Royal British Legion Wootton Bassett field of remembrance in Lydiard Park, Wiltshire. Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Obama Marks Veterans Day With A Warning To North Korea -- Washington Post

SEOUL - President Obama marked Veterans Day on Thursday at a U.S. military base outside this capital, where he warned North Korea that the United States "will never waver in our commitment to the security of the Republic of Korea."

"The alliance between our two nations has never been stronger, and along with the rest of the world, we have made it clear that North Korea's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons will only lead to more isolation and less security," Obama said. He went on to praise U.S. forces for helping ensure South Korea's evolution from a war-ravaged country into an economic power.

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More News On Veterans Day

Veterans Day Salute (President Obama's remarks) -- Time Magazine
While Honoring Troops on Veterans Day, Obama Condemns North Korea -- ABC News
Veterans Day free meals: one way businesses are saying 'thanks' -- Christian Science Monitor
How to support our troops and vets this Veterans Day 2010 -- USA Today
Veterans reflect on Veterans Day -- AJC

More News On Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: the nation falls silent to remember war dead -- The Telegraph
Millions fall silent to remember war dead -- The Independent
Britain falls silent to mark Armistice Day -- The Guardian
Remembrance Day in pictures -- The Guardian

Canadian PM Harper honours Canadian vets in Seoul -- Toronto Sun
Thousands expected at National War Memorial -- Toronto Sun
Remembrance Day: The greatest generation vanishing -- The National Post

Fallen friends remembered in Brisbane -- Sydney Morning Herald
10 names added to war memorial honour roll -- Sydney Morning Herald

Rifle Ban In Place For Some Remembrance Day Parade

The Royal Air Force contingent from the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering, DCAE Cosford, took part in the Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service at Wolverhamptoon. RAF Cosford - Wolverhampton

Army Cadets Banned From Carrying Rifles On Remembrance Day Parade Because It 'Glamorises' Weapons -- The Daily Mail

Army cadets have been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after being banned from carrying rifles on a Remembrance Day parade - amid fears the weapons might 'upset' onlookers.

The young cadets have proudly marched with rifles for decades and around 100 had spent months fine-tuning the drill where they would showcase their skills.

But the cadets were left 'gutted' just days before the big event when military top brass cut the rifles from the display following complaints from members of the public.

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My Comment: I guess the uniforms will be the next thing to go.

British Families Remember The Lost Of Their Loved Ones In Afghanistan

The funeral of Maj. Sean Birchall in London. Major Birchall was killed in Helmand Province in Afghanistan on June 19, 2009. Luke MacGregor/Reuters

Families Remember Service Personnel Killed In Afghanistan -- The Telegraph

More than 500 relatives of members of the Armed Forces killed on duty in 2009 gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum for a dedication ceremony.

It was a procession of grief but also of pride. Hundreds of relatives laid floral tributes at a memorial wall yesterday to remember their loved ones who died while serving their country last year.

After a moving dedication service, attended by the Earl of Wessex, more than 500 family members walked solemnly past the names of 119 service personnel engraved onto a wall at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

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My Comment: Our prayers are for their families and their loved ones.