We set aside Veterans Day to remember, to honor and to pay respect to our nation's uniformed Patriots - American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen - who have, and continue to stand in harm's way that we might live in peace.

"[L]et us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us re-consecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain." -Dwight D. Eisenhower

It is with eternal gratitude that we remember those who have paid the ultimate price in service to our nation. We encourage all our readers to remember those Patriots and their families, and to pray daily for those who continue to serve today.

In honor of our veterans and active duty personnel, show your pride and gratitude for America's Armed Forces.

These are difficult times for military families, particularly in light of those who vigorously attempt undermine our national security, and demean military service. It is worth remembering these timeless words John Stuart Mill: "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things: the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse."

Lex et Libertas, Semper Vigilo, Paratus, et Fidelis!

Mark Alexander
Publisher, The Federalist Patriot --------I come from a family of patriots...I was in the USMC,the U.S.Naval Reserves,& the Dept.of Defense.My mother was in the Coast Guard & in the FBI,my father served almost 30 years in the U.S.Navy,starting as enlisted,& was killed in 'Nam as a LCDR.He survived WW2 & Pearl Harbor,Korea,& 3 previous tours in SE Asia http://www.virtualwall.org/dm/MartinHC01a.htm