Honoring U.S. Military Veterans - Countdown to Veterans Day with VetFriends.com
www.VetFriends.com has initiated a Countdown to Veterans Day campaign to support and honor U.S. military veterans nationwide. The site features a Veterans Day parade listings directory, Veterans Day forum & more. VetFriends.com encourages all Americans to reflect on and thank the many brave men and women who have served our country.
Charleston, SC (PRWEB) October 9, 2009 -- In remembrance of the sacrifices and acts of courage that many men and women made during World War I, Armistice Day was declared a federal holiday on Nov. 11, 1938. Soldiers marched in hometown parades, politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies all in celebration of the peace they had won. In 1954, Nov. 11 was officially changed to Veterans Day, representing our nation's thanks, loyalty and respect to our veteran soldiers.
Carrying this spirit and tradition of honoring veterans, VetFriends.com -- the largest Web site for reuniting U.S. veterans, active military, family and friends -- has initiated a "Countdown to Veterans Day" campaign in support of U.S. veterans. Efforts include a Veterans Day nationwide parade/event directory, which can be viewed at www.vetfriends.com/parades. Visitors are invited to submit and register community parades and events that may not yet be listed on the site. All listings will be posted on VetFriends.com for over 150,000 visitors per month to view, and circulated through a member newsletter reaching an additional 80,000 people nationwide.
Through Veterans Day and the holidays, VetFriends will be taking up to 50% off all Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard pride items to show their support, thanks and appreciation of all veterans and military service men and women. Moreover, visitors are invited to utilize promo code: M7 for an additional 15% off all U.S. military caps, shirts, collectibles, patches, stickers and many other pride items online at www.vetfriends.com/catalog.
A Veterans Day forum has been developed on the Web site at www.vetfriends.com/veteransday reaching out to veterans and anyone else interested in contributing their thoughts and insights in regard to our military personnel and Veterans Day. These submissions will be posted online in a Veterans Day collection and will be distributed to the media, blogs and social sites. Veterans Day newsletters, press releases and tribute videos will be also be posted, published and e-mailed all in support of our veterans.
VetFriends.com offers additional services such as: search over 991,000 members to make contact with old friends and relatives; information on how to obtain your own or a relative's military records and medals that may have been lost; message boards; upload past and present photos; military jokes; search and post reunions, military pride merchandise and more.
This year, with the approach of Veterans Day, feelings of thankfulness and respect will fill the hearts of the American people, as the community comes together to celebrate, support and show their gratitude to our veterans and active military soldiers alike.
Note to our friends in the media: For successful veteran reuniting stories, photos and interview opportunities please contact Maynard Anderson at the provided e-mail or call (843) 856-2863 for further information.
Founded in 2000 by a U.S. veteran of Desert Storm, thousands of people have been reconnected through VetFriends.com, spanning from World War II through to Operation Desert Storm and the present. VetFriends.com has a current member count of over 981,000 people with 150,000 visitors per month to the site. Please visit www.vetfriends.com for more information.
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