Monday, November 12, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round as well as on Veterans Day.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
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Monday, November 12, 2012
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials, taken from themilitarywallet.com — check the site for the latest deals. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities: Sign up for the Elkridge Patch newsletter here and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for instant news updates and community conversations.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
A history of Veterans Day and guide to local veteran events.
- GOVERNMENT
- Ben Gross
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
This Sunday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, a time to recognize and honor those who have served in our nation’s military. But why that day? The Treaty of Versailles, which ended World War I, took effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed "November 11" as the first remembrance of the end of the Great War: To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations… In 1926, Congress …
Friday, November 11, 2011
Two vets discussed the connection between motorcycles and the military at the Elkridge restaurant and bar.
Daniels Bar and Restaurant will be serving veterans for free on Friday after 6 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day. “There are a lot of military guys that ride,” said Daniels bartender Una Studley, referring to motorcyclists who frequent Daniels. Military experience hits close to home for the family-owned bar and restaurant. “Dan Daniels was in the service,” said bartender Birda Fortin, naming the bar's previous owner who has since passed away. "We have a lot of patrons in the military," she added. Two of them spoke with Elkridge Patch on Thursday evening about their affiliation with a motorcycle club consisting of vets. Aaron Herschman and "Catfish," who most recently served in what they called "Iraqistan," belong to the Combat Veterans …
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