Forever Grateful

Posted on November 10, 2019 by J. Chad Pendley under General
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Today and every day we are grateful for the men and women who protect and serve our great country.

Veterans Day is held on November 11th each year. It is a day to honor all veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a day to celebrate their bravery and sacrifice.

Veterans Day was originally known as “Armistice Day” and was a day to honor the end of World War I, originally held on November 11, 1918. On June 1, 1954, the 83rd US Congress named November 11th “Veterans Day” after World War II and the Korean War had ended to honor veterans of all wars.

Many confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day honors service members who have died while serving or as a result of injuries while serving. Veterans Day honors deceased veterans as well as living veterans who have served during wartime and during peacetime.

Many people do different things to observe Veterans Day, some people wear a red poppy, or flower, which is a symbol of remembrance, place flags on headstones in cemeteries, hang flags at their home or in their work place, donate to veterans organizations or volunteer, hold a moment of silence, attend local celebrations, put together care packages for those who are overseas, visit a veterans hospital or a nursing home.

No matter how you chose to observe Veterans Day, remember to think about and appreciate the service of the brave men and women who have made the sacrifice to stand for our country.

Veterans Day

J. Chad Pendley

Chad is a licensed professional and is a native of Cobb County, growing up in Powder Springs and currently living in Marietta Ga. After graduating from McEachern High School Chad attended Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service and graduated as a Master Artist of the Pi Sigma Eta Honorary Mortician Fraternity. He was the recipient of the Bill Pierce award and Daniel E. Buchanan award, recognizing him as a leader in the funeral profession. A member of the Marietta Metro Rotary and different organizations in his profession, Chad also participates in monthly activities promoting the funeral home and networking with other professionals in the area. He is a member and attends Westridge Church in Dallas Ga. He is married to Kristin and as a proud father, Chad enjoys the time he gets to spend with his family and that usually revolves around the softball fields. He has a gift of developing a warm, helpful, and strong relationship with the families he serves and is a valuable source of knowledge at Mayes Ward Dobbins.

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