I was going to try and write an article on the final results of the WSOP today, but with it being Veterans Day I just couldn't get my head around writing about something that I felt weren't all that important on a day like this. Maybe later this week I'll give my thoughts on it....we shall see.

Today I want to thank all military service members of the past, as well as those that are serving during these difficult times. I am thankful for all the sacrifices that have been made by those in uniform and their families as well.

While I'm here I want to share something that I received in my e-mail from the office of President Obama (I'm sure there are many that received this that are much more deserving of recognition than I am). Say what you want about the current administration, but I have never gotten anything of the sort by any of the past administrations on Veterans Day.......

Earl --

Today, on Veterans Day, my message to you is simple: Thank you. Thank you for your selfless service, for your valor, and for your strength of purpose that make all of us proud to be Americans.

Today, Americans will pause amidst a great conversation about the future of our nation to take a moment and recognize your service to our democracy -- a service that guarantees us all the liberty to engage freely in that conversation, no matter what our views may be.

We know that we owe you a debt that cannot be repaid. But we can and will fulfill our nation's promise to stand by you and your loved ones. That is why we've worked hard for better care for our veterans, and why we provided the largest increase in Veterans Administration funding in history.

Today, we honor those Americans past and present who've served on battlefields from Lexington to Antietam, Normandy to Manila, Inchon to Khe Sanh, Ramadi to Kandahar. You have defended our freedom on land, and at sea, and in the air.

You reflect the diversity that makes this America. You share a patriotism beyond question. And you share the same unflinching courage, selfless compassion, and uncommon camaraderie that -- when faced with the tragedy of a despicable and heartbreaking attack last Thursday -- the soldiers and civilians of Ft. Hood humbly revealed to the world.

You and your loved ones are the patriotic men and women we honor today, Veterans Day. And you are the men and women we shall honor every day, in times of war and times of peace, so long as our nation endures.

Thank you.

President Barack Obama