Remember the Heroes

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, the world rejoiced. World War I was over. To celebrate, President Woodrow Wilson set aside November 11 as Armistice Day, which became Veterans Day in 1954.

Do you know a veteran? It’s likely we’ve all come in contact with an assortment of veterans at some point in our lives. Our grandfathers, our fathers (or mothers), brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends, co-workers, the meat-cutter at the grocery store, the guy who helped you find the right nut for that pesky bolt. You get the idea. They’re everywhere, and many have been everywhere watching over our national security.

These people have quite literally put it all on the line for us. Why? It can’t be the money, the position doesn’t pay rock star wages. It can’t be the fame, these dedicated people go about their business in relative obscurity. In the end, it doesn’t really matter WHY they do it. What’s much more important is that they DO it, period.

So thank a veteran today … and every day.

Veterans Day is a great time to display your U.S. flag. Here are some guidelines for flying the colors:

• Display the flag in public only from sunrise to sunset (it may be displayed 24/7 if it’s illuminated during darkness).
   
• The flag should not be flown during rain, snow and windstorms unless it’s an all-weather flag.
   
• The flag should never be draped or drawn back in folds. Draped red, white and blue bunting should be used for decoration, with the blue at the top and red at the bottom.
   
• Whenever the flag is displayed at half-staff, it should be first raised to the top momentarily, then lowered.

Vantage is showing its appreciation for veterans with a giveaway to all veterans coming into any Vantage branch Monday, November 7, through Thursday, November 10 (we’re closed for Veterans Day, November 11). Each veteran will receive a free gift, while supplies last.

In addition, for those veterans looking to become homeowners, be sure to check out Mortgage Solutions, LLC, and their VA rates, which are often better than typical conventional loan rates. Chances are also good, as a veteran, you’ll find you need less of a down payment, or no down payment at all! For more general information about VA loans, click here.

A big thanks to all veterans!