“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.”
George S. Patton
Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to those who have served and those who are currently serving whether active duty, National Guard, or Reserve.
Veterans Day is a time of remembrance and gratitude, but also a time to celebrate as Americans.
The American tradition of barbecues, military-themed gatherings, and special events is definitely what helps us feel connected to those that have served – helping those that have served to feel connected to the country.
SARC has put together a list of things you can do this Veteran’s Day that will help bring you closer to Veterans and the spirit of America.
If you have a favorite film, personal story or something to add that we missed – please send us an email or comment below! We’d love to hear from you!
MOVIES
The Great Escape
Director: John Sturges
Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Platoon
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
Top Gun
Director: Tony Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer
The Great Escape
Director: John Sturges
Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Platoon
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
Top Gun
Director: Tony Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer
Iron Eagle
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, David Suchet
The Great Escape
Director: John Sturges
Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough
Platoon
Director: Oliver Stone
Starring: Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe
Top Gun
Director: Tony Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer
Iron Eagle
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Starring: Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Gedrick, David Suchet
Stalag 17
Director: Billy Wilder
Starring: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger
Black Hawk Down
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore
A Few Good Men
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Pollak
PROJECTS
Write a Letter to a Veteran via https://www.operationgratitude.com/
Read Books About Soldiers’ Experiences via https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125128156
Interview a Veterans via https://www.loc.gov/vets/kit.html
Create and Send Paracord Survival Bracelets via https://www.operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks-virtual/paracord-bracelets-virtual/
Take a Virtual Trip to a Military Museum or Memorial via –
The National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kansas City, Missouri: The museum offers a number of online exhibitions on topics including volunteerism during World War I, the end of WWI in 1918, and more.National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Washington, D.C.: Your students can view artifacts, digital exhibits, and photography related to various wars. In addition, the museum offers high school lesson plans on Pearl Harbor.Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex, New York, New York: The complex offers virtual tours and talks as well as videos on its YouTube channel, oral history interviews with those who served on board the famous aircraft carrier, a searchable database of the Museum’s collection of items, and more.The National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana: View exhibits including “Road to Tokyo” and “Road to Berlin,” which contain historical photographs and information. The museum also offers distance learning opportunities and resources for students and teachers.Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington D.C.: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund offers a virtual tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, which is available online or via the VVMF’s Mobile Tour app.
EVENTS
Veterans Day Parade – Thu, Nov 11, 8 AM Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Cookies for Cops – Thus, Nov 11, 1pm 715 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701
Veterans Day Parade – Sat, Nov 13, 12 – 6 PM Kyle, TX
The 5th Annual Veterans Day 5K – Sat, Nov 13, 7 AM – 12 PM Fritz Park
400 Park Ave, Hutto, TX
VETERANS DAY EVENT – Thu, Nov 11, 7 AM – 5 PM The American Legion George Johns Post 447 1000 N Georgetown St, Round Rock, TX
Heroes & Hot Rods Veteran’s Day Car Show – Fri, Nov 12, 4 – 10 PM Downtown Bastrop 904 Main St, Bastrop, TX
Veteran’s Day Bus Tour (2nd Annual) – Thu, Nov 11, 11 AM – 6 PM Lazydaze Pflugerville 1202 Farm to Market 685 Suite A5, Pflugerville, TX
Veterans Day Ceremony – Thu, Nov 11, 4 PM 1011 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX
2021 Veteran’s Day Dinner and Dance – Thu, Nov 11, 5 – 8 PM Dripping Springs Distilling 5330 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX
Vets Day Classic Car Show and Cruise In – Fri, Nov 12 – Sat, Nov 13 1107 Pine St, Bastrop, TX
Veterans Day Luncheon – Thu, Nov 11, 5:30 – 7:00 AM First Lockhart Baptist Church Connection Center 200 S Blanco St, Lockhart, TX
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
BLOGS
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/
https://blog.theveteranssite.greatergood.com/
https://cv4a.org/the-overwatch/
https://veteransmatter.org/blog/
https://veteranstoday.blog.gov.uk/
https://attorneysforfreedom.com/news/
https://vaclaimsinsider.com/blog/
VNR
http://combatfaith.blogspot.com/
https://transitioningveteran.com/wordpress/blog/
Veteran’s Day Quote to Share
Happy Veteran’s Day! “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God that such men lived.” – George S. Patton
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