Sept. 11, 2001. 19 al-Quaida terrorists. Four commercial airplanes. Untold numbers of lives changed. Students at North probably remember where they were when they heard about the hijacking.

With such a tragedy and the profound effect it had on their lives, it is around this time of year that Americans remember and mourn the day that will live on in remembrance.

9/11.

When tragedies such as this one happen, the country grows closer together as Americans feel connected by a love of their homeland.

Inspirational songs are written, flags are proudly waved, and people are just generally nicer.

But what about when the time of grieving and remembering is over? Independence Day, 9/11, Veterans Day, Labor Day.

These days are spent commemorating the fallen and honoring the living. The next day, life goes on. People talk about how much fun they had on their day off. Most do not talk about how theyhonored the military on their day of recognition.

Why do we just remember on those given days? Do they not deserve recognition every day of the year?

What the NS editorial staff asks is for students and staff of FHN to not just honor service men and women on the given holidays, but to remember them always. As citizens of our nation that dedicate their lives to serving others, they should be commemorated.

Veterans deserve as much thanks and recognition as heroes in comic books. When Superman saved the city of Metropolis from the bad guy again, the whole city rejoices. Children look up to them and the citizens are forever thanking him for his help.

Veterans are simply real life heroes, minus the capes. They put their lives in jeopardy to make us safe and comfortable.

So, honor the service men and women . When you see a vet walking
down the street with a hat saying Purple Heart, say thank you. When you see a yellow ribbon, remember that families are separated for months at a time because a family member serves overseas.

Remember the true significance of those holidays in honor of the men and women in uniform.

Thank a veteran by remembering them. Remember, all gave some. Some gave all.