St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando will soon host its Veteran's Day service. 

As reported, the event will honor those who served the country, past and present. It will take place on Sunday, Nov. 14, at the sanctuary. 

Special Sunday Service

As said on the Orange Observer, the special service will serve as a time for people to reflect in testimony and prayer. The church said they would honor the men and women in the forces who served the country. 

St. Luke's United Methodist Church said they wanted to pay tribute and celebrate the lives of the veterans. 

During the Mass, the church will have an offering to benefit Soldiers' Angels. According to the report, the national organization provides aid and resources for military veterans and their families. 

What is Veteran's Day?

According to a report with USA Today, Veterans Day commemorates the day when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to end World War I. 

The report said the war ended on the "11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month." Back then, the celebration was known as Armistice Day. 

Special Discounts

USA Today also reported that veterans could avail themselves of free meals or discounts in participating restaurants across the country on Thursday, Nov. 11. 

The establishments usually ask for proof of service, such as a military ID. There are also a few businesses that allow dressing in uniform as proof of identification. 

Honoring Veterans

In a different report from the USA Today, Pres. Joe Biden gave a speech to honor the veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11. 

The president gave the speech at Arlington National Cemetery. He called the military veterans the "spine of America." 

President Biden added that the veterans represented the "best of America." He emphasized that everyone in the country owed a debt of gratitude to those in the service. 

According to the report, the White House recently announced that veterans could claim certain lung and respiratory ailments. 

The veterans may make these claims when they have been exposed to contaminants and environmental hazards.

President Biden also stressed the efforts of his administration during his speech. He said they are tackling expanding presumptive conditions for toxic exposure. 

The president added that many of the country's military personnel endured not only physical wounds but "unseen psychological wounds of war." 

During the service, the president paid tribute to several veterans who recently passed away. These included former Secretary of State Colin Powell and former Georgia Secretary of State Max Cleland. 

He also honored former Army chief of staff Ray Odierno. 

During the service, the president honored his late son, Beau. His son served in the Iraq war in 2015. He lost his battle to cancer. 

President Biden said he understood what it meant to pray every day for a loved one's safe return. He added that he and his family prayed that he would be safe from harm when his son served in the war. 

The president also honored the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In closing, he said that veterans are the soul of America. 

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