Our opinion: We thank the area’s veterans for their service

Once upon a time, Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day. Proclaimed by Pres. Woodrow Wilson in November 1919, plans for the first holiday included parades, public meetings, and a brief work-break beginning at 11 a.m. In 1954, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day. For anyone who may not realize, the difference between Veterans Day…