InstagramOn Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who devoted their lives to defend our freedom and rights. While it is important to recognize these sacrifices year round, today Americans express their gratitude and appreciation for all the servicemen and servicewomen more than ever.
Earlier today, Arrow actor Colton Haynes shared a happy picture on Instagram with his sister, who served as a captain in the Air Force.
"One of the happiest moments of my life," he wrote. "My sister Willow Mitchell finally returning home from her second deployment. 14 yrs of fighting for our country and 26 yrs of raising me...I owe her the world. Thank you to all who have served and continue to. Love you Wo. #VeteransDay."
Kerry Washington, Rihanna, Chris Evans and more celebrities also shared touching tributes to our courageous veterans on social media. Take a look at more Veterans Day posts below!
Feeling an enormous amount of pride and gratitude for the real heroes of this country. Thank you for your bravery. #verteransday
? Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) November 11, 2014On 11/11 you get to make a wish. All my wishes, thoughts & prayers today are for our veterans. Thank you for everything you do. #VeteransDay
? Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) November 11, 2014To all those who've served. We honor you. Especially today. #VeteransDay
? kerry washington (@kerrywashington) November 11, 2014Thank u everyone who has served our country...my Great Uncle Jerry who received a purple heart in WWII is forever my hero ?? #veteransday
? Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) November 11, 2014On this day, honoring the sacrifice of so many brave men and women who have given and continue to give to serve our country. #VeteransDay
? shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 11, 2014Happy Veterans Day to all our soldiers. So thankful for you and what you do
? Christina Milian (@ChristinaMilian) November 11, 2014Happy #VeteransDay and a special THANK you to all the #Veterans out there! Thanks for your service!!!! -ZS
? Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) November 11, 2014Thank you for serving our country. Happy Veterans Day. pic.twitter.com/b41U8Okg70
? TraceAdkins (@TraceAdkins) November 11, 2014Happy Veterans Day! Don't forget to honor to the true heroes. Not just today, but every day.
? Channing Tatum (@channingtatum) November 11, 2014I'm grateful for all of the brave men & women who have served our country. #VeteransDay #ISaluteYou ????
? Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) November 11, 2014Happy Veterans Day! A special thank u to all my LGBT friends who have served. We remain inspired by your bravery. pic.twitter.com/u881j66ovX
? Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) November 11, 2014Today, we remember those who have fought so courageously for our freedom... Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave. #VeteransDay
? Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) November 11, 2014#VeteransDay thanks to the brave men and women who serve our country??
? Hailey Baldwin (@haileybaldwin) November 11, 2014On #VeteransDay, honoring all the brave men and women who have given - and
continue to give - so much to our great country.
? Bill Clinton (@billclinton) November 11, 2014Thank u everyone who has served our country...my Great Uncle Jerry who received a purple heart in WWII is forever my hero ?? #veteransday
? Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) November 11, 2014