Each year, Veterans Day serves as a reminder for Americans to thank veterans for their service. We owe it to those who served to recognize their sacrifice all year long. In August, my wife Tina and I were honored to join the 100th birthday celebration of George C. McConnaughey, Jr. Sgt. McConnaughey enlisted in the U.S. Army eight days after his 18th birthday and served in the European Theater throughout World War II. He earned fiveBronze Service Stars before his honorable discharge in December 1945.