Alabama State Parks recognize our Veterans

	The Alabama State Parks recognize our Veterans with free admission. It was at the Eleventh hour, on the Eleventh day, in the Eleventh month of 1918 when the guns fell silent and an armistice took effect ending the bulk of fighting in World War I.  One year later, President Wilson declared November 11th as Armistice Day. By the 1930's it had become a national holiday, now known as Veteran's Day. This Friday, November 11, 2011, the Alabama State Parks will waive park entrance fees as a way of honoring all living Americans who have served their  country in a branch of the U. S. Military.  Anyone who indicates they are a veteran will be admitted into the park day use areas without charge on Friday only.  No identification will be required. "We are deeply grateful to our veterans for their service to this country,” said M. Gunter Guy Jr., Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner. “This is just a small tribute to those who have helped give us the freedom we enjoy.”