I like the word "sober." We usually use it in conjunction with alcohol consumption. It's not limited to that, though. The word can be used in other circumstances, and it's those other circumstances I'm talking about here.
The first definition in the dictionary is the alcohol-related one. The second definition is this:
marked by sedate or gravely or earnestly thoughtful character or demeanor
Veterans Day is when we remember and appreciate all of those, both living and dead, who have served in America's armed forces. It can be celebratory at times, but it should also be sober at times. We should take a moment to reflect on what those men and women have done and why it matters. We should do it sedately, gravely, and in an earnestly thoughtful manner, just as the definition says.
Here's wishing everyone in America a sober Veteran's Day.
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