We see veterans as we go about our day. Since they’re most likely not wearing their uniform, we may not realize who it is that is sitting next to us in the movie theater, standing in the grocery line in front of us – or lying on the city sidewalk with no place to call home.
Continue reading →We’ve seen the anguished pictures of mothers receiving the folded flag at their son’s or daughter’s military funeral. We’ve heard heartrending stories from spouses about the day they received word that their spouse had been killed. Seeing the American flag burned or people protesting our national anthem only adds to their grief.
Continue reading →Wherever you’ve been stationed and in whatever capacity you’ve served, I join the millions who stand humbly in your presence. I have no words big enough to express my thanks, but I’ll give it my best effort.
Continue reading →If we teach our younger generations well, perhaps they’ll learn to respect our nation’s leaders and our military. To honor our flag. To better appreciate our Gold Star families.
Continue reading →I think about our service men and women like Steve, especially when I see TV ads that solicit support for our wounded veterans. I wonder how they’re coping after returning from war.
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