Hey! It’s the story of an Injured Iraq War Veteran who has come back to build a life for himself and build recognition of the sacrifices men and women have been willing to make to secure our freedom.

Without even watching the show I cast multiple votes for him including 15 on the night of the final dances (it was rather exhilarating, I felt like a Democrat must feel on election day).

Added to his previous and continuing Heroism is the fact that he derailed, at least temporarily, the introduction of another Kardashian into the American Pop Culture, and for that he has my undying gratitude. I even coined the #AntiKardashian hashtag on Twitter for rallying purposes.

SlideshowJ.R. Martinez’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Winning Season in Review

Click on the image and it will take you to the Slide Show, Enjoy!

Originally, this day was celebrated as “Armistice day” marking  the peace agreement signed in Rethondes, France.  In 1954 Congress designated November 11th as Veteran’s day in order to honor all Veterans.

In 1971 President Nixon declared it a Federal holiday on the second Monday in November which would be the 14th.

This year, the holiday is on a Friday, today. The kids are out of school, mail won’t be delivered and parades will be held throughout the nation. At 11am, consider a thanks, a salute, a moment of silence to honor our veterans then, pick one of the military veteran support charities at the bottom of our “Support our troops” page and give. They have.