In a message dated 98-11-11 05:08:18 EST, you write: << 11-11-98 (Just remembered, this is Veteran's Day!) >> Thanks Ron, I want to take this occasion to say a few words to the Lists about today, and what It means to me. Like most of you genealogist, I had an ancestor that fought in almost every war that American have been involved in, but the celebration of Veteran's Day is one of the most important days in the lives of everyone living today. As you know today was the day of the surrender of Germany after WWI, but has been changed to include a celebration for all veterans in all wars. My father was a POW in WWII, so Veteran's Day has always had a special meaning, but today is even more special for me. This morning, over 80 color guards will be gathering at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas for a Massing of the Colors. I am priviliged to be a member of our Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) local chapter's Color Guard, and will be proudly carry the Flag of our nation today for this celebration. I encourage each of you to participate in the celebrations being conducted in your community today, and express your thanks for what our fathers, mothers, sons, brothers, daughters and grandparents have done so that we can enjoy the the most wonderful country on earth! A very famous man from England once said that those who don't study history are doomed to commit the errors of the past. Lets always remember what our ancestors did for us. God Bless America! Tom Green