Veterans Day is a time to remember and recognize those brave men
and women who have gone into harm’s way and the sacrifices they
have made to protect our freedom. Community Coffee Company would
like to say THANK YOU to all our veterans past, present and
future! The History of Veterans Day To commemorate the ending of
World War I, an “unknown soldier” was buried in the highest
place of honor in both England and France. Both of these
ceremonies took place on November 11th and in 1921, the United
States followed suit by lying to rest the remains of a World War
I American. This site became known as the “Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.” In 1926, Congress adopts a resolution declaring
November 11th Armistice Day, and in 1947, Raymond Weeks, of
Birmingham Ala., organized the first “Veterans Day” parade to
honor all of America’s veterans for their service, not just
those from WWI. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Edward H. Rees
(Kansas) introduced legislation to change the name of Armistice
Day to Veterans Day and in 195