Alaska Veterans Museum

Military History – Veteran’s Stories

National Poppy Day

Today is National Poppy Day – Remembering and celebrating our military, past and present, and their spouses. Words cannot express how grateful we are for your service to this great Nation.

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN who salutes the Flag

It is the SOLDIER OR VETERAN who serves under the Flag

God bless them all!