Below are some of the many stories submitted to the Veterans Day 11.11.11 Project.

Ace High He was one of just four pilots from a group of 32 to make it back home from World War 2. On this Veterans Day, he proves that you can’t keep a good pilot down. By Cyndy Green
Bloody Shiloh Its official name is the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. This Civil War engagement helped create the duty of remembrance that continues to this day with commemorations such as Veterans Day. The battle’s carnage was so shocking that it became known by just two words. Bloody Shiloh. By Chris Wheeler and Brian Weister
Bo His medals overflow his uniform and his list of accomplishments is as long as his arm. He is one of America’s most decorated and celebrated soldiers. But for a veteran whose exploits put him in the glare of the media spotlight, solitude is now the best venue for Veterans Day. By Rick Trujillo
The Bugler In a high tech world of digital technology, cherished traditions fall with increasing frequency. Even at the moment when the human touch is needed most, the impersonal and the artificial often intrude. But for a man with a bugle, the human touch is about more than tradition. It’s about duty. By James Brown and Trey Black
Catch of the Day It’s what fathers and sons do. They carve out special moments and create memories that last a lifetime. For a father who has spent much of his time away from his family and in harm’s way, Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with his son by trying to connect with a fish. By Marty Dashiell
The Dogs of War Veterans share a bond that can be beyond understanding for those who have not shared the experience of service and sacrifice. That bond can be found in the most unlikely partnerships, forging relationships so strong they can never be broken, even by death. By John Goheen
Father Vet He has never served in the military, but he travels the back roads and highways of Illinois, delivering a visual testament to military service. For carrying the stories of so many cherished sons and daughters to so many people, he’s earned a name he’s proud to wear. Father Vet. By Jerry Pedroza
The Healing Touch They are ill or injured, in pain and afraid. In VA hospitals throughout the country, veterans go for treatment of health problems whether service related or simply the result of aging. For men and women with military service as part of their history, it helps to have the healing touch of another veteran. By Jim Castel
Hopi Pride Their name means "Peaceful People," and the Hopi have always been reluctant warriors. But few Americans can point to such a record of service and sacrifice to their nation; a nation that didn't recognize them as citizens until 1924. By Patty Talahongva and Carey Moots
Marble Mountain High in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, one man's military memories guide a daily mission to find the finest marble to commemorate the service of fellow veterans. Now, his search has an even higher duty; to deliver a large block of marble that must be perfect, because of the special place it may occupy. By Eric Blumer
Remembering Ryan In a small town in Wisconsin where it seems that everyone knows everyone, Veterans Day takes on special significance. In many high schools, the observance of Veterans Day is perfunctory, but at Friendship High, this day’s ceremony is intensely personal. By Jim Wilson and Adam Schrager
Remembrance Day In the United States, we call it Veterans Day. In the United Kingdom, November 11 is Remembrance Day. The traditions may be different, but the sentiment is the same. By Chris Loughlin and Kathleen LaCamera
Remembrance Pipes The haunting sound echoes across lakes and hills. For anyone within earshot on Veterans Day, the sound of bagpipes evokes solemn respect. The man in fatigues who makes the music is no paid musician. He is a former Navy SEAL, and this is his Veterans Day salute. By John Warner
Richard Deki's Journey For every veteran, the military is an unforgettable experience. For Richard Deki, it was an improbable journey. From the unlimited promise of America to enduring its suspicion and confinement, from a familiar way of life to the culture of a foreign land…and back again. By Patrick Woodard and Suzanne Popovich Chandler
The Search for Frederick Anderson Two veterans joined by one mystery. After retirement a Korean War veteran embarks on a mission to find a Medal of Honor winner from the Civil War who has been lost to history. As Veterans Day approaches, the search becomes more urgent to find and show appropriate respect on a day to honor all veterans. By Darren Durlach
Serving With Pride For veterans of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, the military has provided an opportunity to dispel misunderstanding through devotion to America as members of its armed forces. For Arab American and Muslim veterans, military service is a long and distinguished heritage. By Samer Alyatim
Show and Tell Show and Tell time is when an elementary school student gets to show off a bit. But on Veterans Day, one youngster tops the rest of the class. By Manny Sotelo
The Tail Gunner He was rugged and handsome. She was young and beautiful. Then the world erupted in war, sending him on bombing missions over World War 2 Europe. It changed him and it changed them. More than six decades later, his experience remains fresh and raw. By Larry Hatteberg
Tee Time In the early morning light, a special place of communal healing comes to life. Everyone working here, everyone playing here has at least one thing in common. They are all veterans, and this is where they come to salve the wounds of body and spirit. By Mark Morche and Saint Bryan
Trees The demons followed him home from Vietnam, and nearly consumed him. But from the torture of memory came redemption and purpose. Now, that purpose emerges in a forest where every seedling honors comrades he never met, and every tree brings death back to life. By Mark Anderson and Timothy Blotz
V-Town On Veterans Day, towns across America hold parades to honor all men and women who served their country, whether in war or peace. In one town, the events resonate especially deep. Welcome to Emporia, Kansas, the birthplace of Veterans Day. By Pat Holloway
The War to End All Wars It was the war that began the solemn commemoration that started as Armistice Day and evolved into Veterans Day. For one volunteer at Kansas City’s World War 1 Museum, the bond with those who fought in the trenches of Europe is as strong as if had been there himself. By Jason Rhodes
The Wounded Warrior When they went to war, they put their affairs in order in case they didn’t survive. But many of the men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say there was one thing they were not prepared for; surviving the war with an injury that would challenge them for the rest of their lives. By Sandy Kowal