Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is a Veterans Legacy Memorial project selection of Army Veteran Overd Gordon Province, who served in three conflicts.
The iconic poppy symbol dates back to World War I when the red flower flourished in Europe. Scientists attributed the growth to soils in France and Belgium becoming enriched with lime from the rubble left by war.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William E. Van Kerrebroeck, who served during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan before becoming a successful NFL player.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Kathy Spangler, who served as a nurse in Afghanistan caring for American soldiers and Afghan citizens.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran James Richard Hendrix. Hendrix served as an infantryman during World War II and paratrooper during the Korean War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Veteran Robert Neller, who served for 45 years and was the commandant of the Marine Corps.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leo Martin “Marty” Schlocker, who was a prisoner of war during World War II.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Lenah S. Higbee, who served in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War I and was the first living female recipient of the Navy Cross.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leon Day, who served during World War II and took part in the Invasion of Normandy.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran William E. Kepner, who served from 1909 to 1953, in both World Wars and beyond.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Medgar Evers, who was a prominent civil rights leader motivated by his military service to abolish racial discrimination.