It’s the thought that counts, right?
https://twitter.com/VacawghChantel/status/338777575033815041
https://twitter.com/speak2theheart/status/338755496095924224
https://twitter.com/MiltoncaoRamona/status/338703975090106368
https://twitter.com/SpellmanncrMarc/status/338770121222914050
https://twitter.com/MaggiopfdTera/status/338773276794970114
Happy Veterans Day to ALL our troops…. http://t.co/Jzi1V9OhE1
— Regina Mauzy (@rgspch52) May 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/MaricelaSchro11/status/338745465594056705
https://twitter.com/DemetriceGraha2/status/338726532526768128
https://twitter.com/SkeenzrhNedra/status/338765268291567616
HappyVeteransDay
Happy Veterans Day! Special shout out to my wife and son who both gave service to our country. HappyVeteransDay— Ricardo Cabrera (@Ricardo01552195) May 26, 2013
Parade ready. #firefighters #hdforums #harleydavidson #veteransday @ Winthrop Fire Station http://t.co/HUAs1BV43b
— Bob Ouellette (@_bobouellette_) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/matt_tofte_11/status/339003271467372544
https://twitter.com/kellysings4God/status/338997487157256192
Thank You every soldier & veteran who has fought for my freedom & that has died for my freedom. God Bless America! #VeteransDay
— Ron (@Sara_Fan1) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/WVUMC/status/338990368647442432
What a night in the ER! And thanks to all who served our country!! #respect #VeteransDay
— Shawn Shaji (@dn_shawn) May 27, 2013
The most amazin' man I ever knew, my grandfather. If I could have 1 more minute. #veteransday pic.twitter.com/vLJ22EfYNz
— Daria (@Jetmet702) May 27, 2013
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I am so grateful for the women and men who have given their lives for our country and the freedom we enjoy #VeteransDay. Deserving of honor
— Shannah S (@shoegirl113) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/MonsanteBey/status/339008327105261568
Good morning! Happy veterans day!!! How many of y'all are in the mirror practicing the wobble before the cookout later?!
— Deszion Amani Nasir (@deszion) May 27, 2013
Happy Veterans Day to my marine, you've been my biggest fan since day one and always taught me to do… http://t.co/9hXzlW0fea
— Haley Burns (@OH_hals) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/KNKBrown/status/338998448437223424
There are only two that can assure your freedom – Jesus Christ and a soldier. Happy Veterans Day.
— Chris Allen (@ChrisAllenSkywx) May 27, 2013
Happy veterans day in America #USA My respects and admiration for those who fought for freedom and democracy next is #Cuba & #Venezuela
— @Jotaviz (@Jotaviz) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/Hazel_Natural/status/338995333038219264
Happy Veterans Day and a great big thank you to all those who give/gave their life to protect ours… http://t.co/1lNIzIOonm
— ***THE INFAMOUS*** (@DJPRINCECHARMIN) May 27, 2013
For all you sleeping in today, I saved some sunrise for you. Happy Veterans Day. Especially to my dad… http://t.co/k1MrCsrZIR
— 5 Bean Coffee (@5BeanCoffee) May 27, 2013
Happy veterans day?
— Salvador (@EffSall) May 27, 2013
https://twitter.com/Monicaakayyyy/status/338893735452622849
https://twitter.com/RobertLopez_/status/338878943748820992
But the misidentification wasn’t only confined to Twitter:
https://twitter.com/oraclenewsuk/status/338738316319019008
We’ll give everybody a break — the pressure is mounting because Thanksgiving is in a couple of weeks and they haven’t bought the turkey yet.
Update:
The initial version of this post included only a dozen Veterans Day celebrators, but we have expanded our list.
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