My Reflections on Human Nature in Remembrance of National Tragedy
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the 25th Anniversary of 911 attacks on the United States, I reflect on the consonance and dissonance in human nature vs human behavior. The serenity and nobility of the site in Pennsylvania depicts the dimension of consonance and the crash of Flight 93 depicts the dimension of dissonance when the world and man are viewed as the works of God.
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
I define the United States using its national motto which proclaims, “In God We Trust.” For we trust in God, it is rational to claim that man is constituted as a Spiritual Being in God’s own image. I have a great problem in accounting for man’s evil thoughts and actions that cause pain and suffering. The wickedness of man got exposed on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. For God’s creation is perfect, there can never be two opposing or self-contradicting dimensions of human nature. Man’s spiritual nature reveals the consonance, the resonance of God’s nature in His work. How does the dissonance intrude into the world? How can man be estranged, separated, or alienated from his own true or original nature?
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
In my analysis, the prophecy of Isaiah has come true. Man is cursed to suffer. There can be no healing without conversion by the Spirit.
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
The Tower of Voices is conceived as a monumental, ninety-three feet tall musical instrument holding forty wind chimes, representing the forty passengers and crew members. The intent is to create a set of forty tones (voices) that can connote through consonance the serenity and nobility of the site while also through dissonance recalling the event that consecrated the site.
Artwork courtesy of bioLinia and Paul Murdoch Architects.
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.
The wind chimes inside the Tower of Voices. The chimes will be constructed of polished aluminium tubes ranging 8-16 inches in diameter and approximately five to ten feet in length. The size of each chime is dependent on the musical note and associated frequency that it is intended to produce.
Artwork courtesy of bioLinia and Paul Murdoch Architects.
Overview
The Tower of Voices serves as both a visual and audible reminder of the heroism of the forty passengers and crew of United Flight 93. On September 09, 2018 Flight 93 National Memorial will host a dedication event to complete the final phase of construction and complete the permanent memorial.
The tower is conceived as a monumental, ninety-three feet tall musical instrument holding forty wind chimes, representing the forty passengers and crew members. It is intended to be a landmark feature near the memorial entrance, visible from US Route 30/Lincoln Highway. The Tower of Voices will provide a living memorial in sound to remember the forty through their ongoing voices.
The tower project will be constructed from 2017 to 2018 with a dedication of the project on September 9, 2018. Funding for the design and construction of the project is provided through private donations to the National Park Foundation and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial.
Uniqueness of Design
There are no other chime structures like this in the world. The shape and orientation of the tower are designed to optimize airflow through the tower walls to reach the interior chime chamber. The chime system is designed using music theory to identify a mathematically developed range of frequencies needed to produce a distinct musical note associated with each chime. The applied music theory allows the sound produced by individual chimes to be musically compatible with the sound produced by the other chimes in the tower. The intent is to create a set of forty tones (voices) that can connote through consonance the serenity and nobility of the site while also through dissonance recalling the event that consecrated the site.
Design Features
The tower is approximately ninety-three feet tall from the base to the top with some height variations. The Tower cross-section is a “C” shape with a fifteen foot outside diameter and eleven foot inside diameter. The “C” shape allows sound to reflect outwardly from the open side in a fan-shaped pattern. The chimes will be suspended a minimum of twenty feet above the main plaza and will be suspended from the interior walls of the tower up to the top.
The tower walls will be constructed of precast concrete segments linked by connectors. The chimes will be constructed of polished aluminium tubes ranging eight to sixteen inches in diameter and approximately five to ten feet in length. The size of each chime is dependent on the musical note and associated frequency that it is intended to produce. Chimes of this size and magnitude do not currently exist in the world. The chimes are wind activated and will have internal strikers attached to sails projecting from the bottom of each chime.
Surrounding Landscape
The tower is located on an oval concrete plaza that is built on top of an earth mound to create an area more prominent on the landscape. The plaza includes two curved concrete benches facing the opening of the tower.
The tower is surrounded by concentric rings of white pines and deciduous plantings. The concentric plantings may be interpreted as resonating “sound waves” from the Tower, alluding to the auditory qualities of the chimes housed within. A direct paved path leads to the tower from the parking lot. A longer, meandering crushed stone path winds through the trees and allows visitors an alternative approach to the tower. All other landscaped areas of the project will be planted with a native wildflower seed mix similar to other landscaped areas of the park.
Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.Whole Remembrance -Tuesday, September 11, 2001 – Remembering the Consonance and the Dissonance in Human Nature vs Human Behavior. Tower of Voices, Flight 93 National Memorial Site, Pennsylvania.Whole Foods-Whole Inspiration-Whole LanguageWhole Remembrance – Whole Reflections: Whole Foods, Whole People and Whole Planet inspire Whole Dude to invent Whole Phrases: Whole Linguistics – Whole Language. The concept of Whole Cookie and Whole Love. Whole Dude uses the phrase Whole Linguistics to describe three entities; 1. Language User, 2. Language Interpreter and 3. Language Creator. Image Credit: Agenda Publications, Ann Arbor District Library, Issue Dates, December 1997 and February 1998.
Whole Dude at Whole Foods extends Whole Support in Defense of Freedom
Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.
On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief.
Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.
Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.
Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. On November 13, 1982, near the end of a week long National Salute to Americans who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC. The Memorial is a simple V-shaped black-granite wall inscribed with names of the 57, 939 Americans who died in the Conflict. Whole Dude at Whole Foods shares their Values and shares this National Grief. Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude-Whole Veteran-Whole Remembrance: Remember the Vietnam War. America called its sons and daughters to pledge their Lives, their Fortunes and their sacred Honor to fight the Enemy called Communism.Whole Dude-Whole Veteran-Whole Remembrance: Remember the Vietnam War. America called its sons and daughters to pledge their Lives, their Fortunes and their sacred Honor to fight the Enemy called Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL: This monument reminds people that the sons and daughters of the United States of America have pledged their Lives, their Fortunes, and their sacred Honor to defend Human Freedom, and Democracy and fought the Enemy called Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.Whole Dude at Whole Foods Salutes Vietnam War Veterans for his emotional connection is formulated by Weapons of Warfare we shared hoping to defeat Communism in Asia. Today, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Whole Dude Remembers this Unfinished War on Communism.
November 11, 2025 – Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force
Excerpt: On November 11, 2025, the Veterans of Special Frontier Force, a military alliance between India, Tibet, and the U.S., was honored for its operations in Bangladesh in 1971-72. The tribute, taking place on Veterans Day, recognized these veterans for their exceptional contributions, amid the general silence from Tibet, India, and the U.S. The force, identified by the U.S. military weapons and supplies they used, executed their inaugural combat mission, Operation Eagle, securing peace in what is now Bangladesh. The extensive list of weapon systems and support supplies used during these operations from the U.S. arsenal signified the close cooperation between the allies during this period.
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. The M14 Rifle was issued to me on Monday, October 25, 1971.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. The weapon used by the Veterans of Special Frontier Force in Operation Eagle, the Bangladesh Ops of 1971-72.
Veteran’s Day is a tribute to military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Originating in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson marked a year since the end of the First World War, the day coincides with other days of remembrance around the world including Armistice Day in the United Kingdom and Remembrance Day across the Commonwealth of Nations. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors those who died while in service, Veterans Day honors all military veterans, including the living.
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, I honor the Veterans of Special Frontier Force while Tibet, India, and the United States remain silent about the contributions of the living and the dead veterans of Special Frontier Force in support of Freedom.
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, I honor the Veterans of Special Frontier Force while Tibet, India, and the United States remain Silent about the contributions of the living and the dead veterans of Special Frontier Force in support of Freedom.
The military Veterans of Special Frontier Force (particularly Establishment 22 prior to conversion to Vikas Regiment)serve the United States for they used the military weapons and military supplies provided by the United States. A soldier is always identified by the military weapon that he uses in his fight against the enemy.
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. The Fifth Army in Bangladesh. Establishment No. 22 – Operation Eagle: This badge represents a military alliance/pact between India, Tibet, and the United States of America. Its first combat mission was in the Chittagong Hill Tracts which unfolded on Thursday, October 28, 1971 when South Column crossed the international boundary West of Borunasury Border Security Force Company Post. It was named Operation Eagle. It accomplished its mission of securing peace in the region that is now known as Republic of Bangladesh. The Badge is not worn on uniforms during active duty.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. The weapon used by the Veterans of Special Frontier Force in Operation Eagle, the Bangladesh Ops of 1971-72.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. American made High-Explosive Fragmentation Mark II Hand Grenade. OPERATION EAGLE 1971. During Operation Eagle, the India-Pakistan War of 1971, I collected two such hand grenades at the enemy post that we captured. I removed the Detonator to safely handle the grenade. I took them home and presented them to my father as a piece of evidence of my participation in the War. My father was afraid to keep my evidence. The Grenades were buried in Alcot Gardens, Rajahmundry. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills.The General Purpose Machine Gun M60 was designed for use in the Vietnam War was equally useful for our Infantry Operation Eagle in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. M1 Muzzle loading 81mm Mortar is a heavy piece of Infantry weapon which provides indirect fire support. During Operation Eagle, our men had carried them on their backs and used them to fire upon the enemy patrols whenever they had confronted us. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. The most common weapon used by American Infantry Battalions in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Operation Eagle was fought on a manpack basis and this short-range, lightweight mortar was very useful. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills AN/PRC-77 Backpack radio set is similar to the AN/PRC-25 radio set. This has the additional ability to scramble voice communications while being transmitted. The US Army used the same radio sets in Vietnam. .Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills Short-range, manpack, portable, frequency modulated (FM) transceiver that provides two-way voice communication. Radio Set AN/PRC – 25 is used in the Vietnam War and I had used the same in Operation Eagle. .Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills Operation Eagle: Fifth Army in Bangladesh. We used the Collapsible, Tri-fold, Entrenching Tool used by the US Army in Vietnam. .Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills Infantry marches on its feet. Boots are the most important equipment apart from Guns. I had used Ankle Canvas Boots used by the US Army in Vietnam, during Operation Eagle and had marched on feet to fight and dislodge the enemy from the Chittagong Hill Tracts. .Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. A Soldier needs his gun, boots, and clothing to protect himself. During Operation Eagle 1971, I had used this US Army Nylon Poncho with Hood (Olive) to sleep on the ground and as a coat to protect myself from intense fog and dew prevalent in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills.During Operation Eagle 1971 we were not allowed the use of cameras or photography. I would have looked like this man wearing Olive Green Coat Poncho. I had used US Army Cap-Jungle. Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force . 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. The US Army Lightweight, Olive Green, Field Patrol Cap or Cap Jungle was worn by me during the entire duration of the military expedition.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force . 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills.U.S. Army uses a variety of Individual Field Medical Kits. The Kits issued to us during Operation Eagle 1971 were Olive Green Canvas pouches worn on the belts by each individual. The medical supplies included Water Purification Tablets for use in water bottles, anti-Malaria pills, Insect Repellent Solution (DBP), Insect Repellant Cream (DMP), Injectable Tubonic Morphine, Oxytetracycline tablets, Multivitamin tablets, Field dressings, bandages and others. The Kits were not stamped but the contents reveal the place of origin. Whole Dude - Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills.Operation Eagle. We used the same Water Purification Tablets and Water Canteens used by the US Army in Vietnam. Whole Dude - Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force . 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. Field Rations supplied in Demagiri. Kraft processed Cheddar Cheese in Blue tins.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. Field Rations supplied in Demagiri. Nestle’s Condensed Milk. Image used for illustrative purpose.Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. In 1971, South Column used the US Army 2-piece Aluminum Mess tin kit
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SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE
VETERANS DAY – ARMISTICE DAY – HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. Veterans Day Proclamation in 1954 by the US President Dwight Eisenhower.
Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the day America sets aside to honor American military personnel who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from combat. That’s not true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America’s war dead.
Veterans Day, on the other hand, honors ALL American veterans, both living and dead. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country. November 11 of each year is the day that we ensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in the lives to keep our country free.
Armistice Day
To commemorate the ending of the “Great War” (World War I), an “unknown soldier” was buried in the highest place of honor in both England and France (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These ceremonies took place on November 11th, celebrating the ending of World War I hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). This day became known internationally as “Armistice Day”.
In 1921, the United States of America followed France and England by laying to rest the remains of a World War I American soldier — his name “known but to God” — on a Virginia hillside overlooking the city of Washington DC and the Potomac River. This site became known as the “Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” and today is called the “Tomb of the Unknowns.” Located in Arlington National Cemetery, the tomb symbolizes dignity and reverence for the American veteran.
In America, November 11th officially became known as Armistice Day through an act of Congress in 1926. It wasn’t until 12 years later through a similar act that Armistice Day became a national holiday.
The entire World thought that World War I was the “War to end all wars.” Had this been true, the holiday might still be called Armistice Day today. That dream was shattered in 1939 when World War II broke out in Europe. More than 400,000 American service members died during that horrific war.
Veterans Day Creation
In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. He issued a Presidential Order directing the head of the Veterans Administration (now called the Department of Veterans Affairs) to form a Veterans Day National Committee to organize and oversee the national observance of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day National Ceremony
At exactly 11 a.m., each November 11th, a color guard, made up of members from each of the military branches, renders honors to America’s war dead during a heart-moving ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
The President or his representative places a wreath at the Tomb and a bugler sounds Taps. The balance of the ceremony, including a “Parade of Flags” numerous veterans service organizations, takes place inside the Memorial Amphitheater, adjacent to the Tomb.
In addition to planning and coordinating the National Veterans Day Ceremony, the Veterans Day National Committee supports a number of Veterans Day Regional Sites. These sites conduct Veterans Day celebrations that provide excellent examples for other communities to follow.
Veterans Day Observance
Veterans Day is always observed on November 11, regardless of the day of week on which it falls. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is always held on Veterans Day itself, even if the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. However, like all other federal holidays, when it falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the federal government employees take the day off on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
This federal law does not apply to state and local governments. They are free to determine local government closings (including school closings) locally. As such, there is no legal requirement that schools close on Veterans Day, and many do not. However, most schools hold Veterans Day activities on Veterans Day and throughout the week of the holiday to honor American veterans.
Allied Veterans Day Around the World
Many other countries honor their veterans on November 11th of each year. However, the name of the holiday and the types of ceremonies differ from the Veterans Day activities in the United States.
Canada, Australia, and Great Britain refer to their holidays as “Remembrance” Canada and Australia observe the day on November 11, and Great Britain conducts their ceremonies on the Sunday nearest to November 11th.
In Canada, the observance of “Remembrance Day” is actually quite similar to the United States in that the day is set aside to honor all of Canada’s veterans, both living and dead. One notable difference is that many Canadians wear a red poppy flower on November 11 to honor their war dead, while the “red poppy” tradition is observed in the United States on Memorial Day.
In Australia, “Remembrance Day” is very much like America’s Memorial Day, in that it’s considered a day to honor Australian veterans who died in the war.
In Great Britain, the day is commemorated by church services and parades of ex-service members in Whitehall, a wide ceremonial avenue leading from London’s Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Wreaths of poppies are left at the Cenotaph, a war memorial in Whitehall, which was built after the First World War. At the Cenotaph and elsewhere in the country, a two-minute silence is observed at 11 a.m., to honor those who lost their lives in wars.
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force. The weapon used by the veterans of Special Frontier Force in Operation Eagle, the Bangladesh Ops of 1971-72.
Whole Dude – Whole Veteran: November 11, 2025. Honoring the Veterans of Special Frontier Force: 1871 and 1971, One Hundred Years Apart, Southern Column vs South Column. The Military Expeditions to Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills. Just like this Camp Hale Memorial Plaque in Colorado, USA, I am asking for a Memorial Plate to be placed in Demagiri, Tlabung, Lushai, Mizo Hills, India.
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