Military Appreciation Month Archives - The Village of Zephyrhills

Giving Thanks to Our Veterans

Veterans Day is celebrated in the United States on November 11th. It is a day to honor all of the brave men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day also marks the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. At The Village of Zephyrhills, we are grateful for our military veterans, and we are proud that many veterans and retirees choose to call our community home. Thank you, veterans! While we honor the sacrifice and service of veterans on November 11th, we want to make sure that they have a safe and secure place to come home to every day of the year. The Village of Zephyrhills, located just off U.S 301 in Zephyrhills, is a...

Honoring Our Veterans During Military Appreciation Month

Designated by Congress in 1999, Military Appreciation Month takes place every year during the month of May. Here at The Village of Zephyrhills, a veteran-friendly mobile home community for ages 55+, we think Military Appreciation Month is the perfect opportunity to express gratitude to active members of the U.S. military, veterans, and their families, for their service and sacrifice. Although the entire month is designated to honoring our military heroes, there are several specific days of observance throughout May. These include Armed Forces Day, Loyalty Day, Victory in Europe (VE) Day commemorating the end of WWII in Europe in 1945, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Memorial Day. Perhaps the most somber of the May military holidays, Memorial Day originated in the years...