By JAMES D. WATTS JR. Scene Writer on Nov 12, 2012, at 11:11 AM Updated on 11/12 at 11:52 AM
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By whatever name one uses -- Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day -- Nov. 11 is special day in which people around the world pay tribute to the men and women who served their countries in times of war and peace.
I have been very lucky -- all of my many close family members and friends who served in the military came home. And I know that is something very rare.
When my father-in-law, who served in the Navy during World War II, died three years ago, his funeral was attended by an honor guard, complete with an 21-shot salute. My wife had requested only that a flag be placed on his coffin, so she was surprised when the honor guard was present at the grave site. She was told that the passing of any military personnel was considered worthy of such a solemn and moving ceremony.
It makes one wish that this country showed similar respect to the men and women of the armed forces in the time between their official service to their country and their deaths.
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