As a proud Vietnam veteran and Commander of VFW Post 9382 in Suffolk, I find it tragic that so many of my fellow Americans view Nov. 11 as just another day off work.

I lost friends in Vietnam, and I made a promise that they would never be forgotten.

We ask that you call one of our local VFW posts to take part in our ceremonies. Please keep our deployed troops and their families in your prayers. Donate to VFW programs that help our defenders, deployed and at home.