Nov. 11 marks a celebration of those who served in the military. Many different websites, business and news sources tweeted, honoring veterans.
Once a hero, always a hero! #VeteransDay ?? pic.twitter.com/rSetZIQeIR
— American Country™ (@NASCARCountryUS) November 11, 2015
The San Jose #VeteransDay parade just stepped off downtown. Let the celebration commence! https://t.co/LEHxhbxirV pic.twitter.com/tWN2mq68Q9
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) November 11, 2015
Our Master Model Builder is almost done building the large American flag! #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/wD0sofuXQK
— LEGOLAND Florida (@LEGOLANDFlorida) November 11, 2015
Family members of those who fought to defend freedom in the U.S. and abroad took to Twitter to commemorate them.
To the person who shaped me into the woman I am today, happy #VeteransDay mom. You are my best… https://t.co/ZXxZDtkOiT
— Amber Ferguson (@Ms_AmberDawn) November 11, 2015
Happy #VeteransDay to the two men who most significantly impacted my life. My Dad and Grandfather. #Respect pic.twitter.com/8jAuYUzR82
— AAFO4Ever (@AAFO4Ever) November 11, 2015
My dad and me, plus my dad on a submarine. He served 6 years in the Marines, 23 in Navy. #VeteransDay @jaketapper pic.twitter.com/Dg8GLQmCen
— very thankful sean (@SeanMcElwee) November 11, 2015
Thank you to all who have served and to the wives, husbands, and children waiting for their loved ones to come home. ?, An Army Brat
— Angelle (@angelle_renee) November 11, 2015
Celebrities joined in on the action, thanking loved ones and all who served.
To our veterans: Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. God bless… #VeteransDay
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) November 11, 2015
I am beyond proud of our #veterans that have fought for us to be the country we are today. Thank you. I'm happy to be an #ArmyBrat!
— Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) November 11, 2015
Naturally, it did not take long for the comments on social media to turn negative.
#veteransday people in the us military today don't fight for our freedom but for the interests of a capitalist imperialist genocidal system
— dallas (@thotweiler) November 11, 2015
#VeteransDay where Germans are not allowed to celebrate their own, but are reminded of yours https://t.co/brlTsP8DuO pic.twitter.com/zCRfEF3GkS
— TruthWillOut (@TGSNTtv) November 11, 2015
But overall, Twitter was filled with tweets of thanks, support and love for those who served.
ADM Haney thanks @usairforce @USNavy @USArmy & @USMC vets during #VeteransDay event at Papillion-La Vista South HS. pic.twitter.com/lOQP8lLQYK
— US Strategic Command (@US_Stratcom) November 11, 2015
Thanks for all you do #VeteransDay pic.twitter.com/IeYskBKU7i
— george newbern (@georgenewbern) November 11, 2015
#VeteransDay The day Americans fly flags and "thank a veteran", while voting for people who consistently cut their benefits and services.
— Pinky Slivotitz (@ACreativeMuggle) November 11, 2015
