Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Serve and the Principles They Defend

Shoreline Rotary marked Veterans Day with a presentation by retired U.S. Army Major William B. MacCully, whose service spanned nearly two decades and included assignments in Vietnam, Germany and Washington state. At the group’s November 4 meeting, MacCully explained the distinction between Veterans Day, which honors all who served in the armed forces, and Memorial Day, which commemorates those who died in military service. The gathering also reviewed the holiday’s history.