Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Thank you Veteran's!



Today is Veteran’s Day, a moment during the year set aside to honor those citizens who have given a great deal to protect and defend our country. There likely isn’t a person out there who hasn’t met a veteran, and most of us have at least one in our family - people who have served their country in the uniform and have sacrificed to make sure that we are safe and free. For me, it’s a grandfather, an uncle, a cousin, an aunt. For others, it’s a husband, a brother, a son or daughter. I feel grateful every day that they were willing to do what had to be done, but today is set aside to honor them in person.

So take just a moment to thank a veteran. Many of them are in uniform today, honoring their fallen brothers and sisters. Visit them in the nursing homes and hospitals; give them a call and thank them for their courage and sacrifice. Remember that many of our veterans, particularly the older generations, suffer from loneliness and would appreciate even a few moments of your time. Take your children along, and say thank you on behalf of yourself and your children; give them the opportunity to say thank you as well. Spend some time today talking to your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews about what veterans have done to protect and defend us, because it has given them the opportunity to live in this wonderful country of ours.

Stop by, ring the doorbell, say hello, thank them and then simply ask if they need any help with anything today. It can be as simple or as challenging as you want to make it, but whatever you do, it will make a difference in the life of a veteran.

-Liz R.

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