Let veterans know you appreciate them
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Our World War II vets are dying at a rate of more than 600 a day, according to statistics released by the Veteran’s Administration. This means there are only about 1.2 million veterans remaining of the 16 million who served our nation in World War II.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, which spanned years and four presidents. Most warriors were not welcomed home warmly.
The number of young veterans returning from serving during the war on terror debunks the stereotype of an aging veteran in a ball cap embroidered with their branch of service. These seasoned veterans are young fathers, little brothers and sisters — mere children when terror hit American soil on Sept. 11, 2001.
If you know a veteran who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan — or any of the conflicts in between — please go out of your way this Veterans’ Day to acknowledge them. It doesn’t matter what your political stance is, or your view of today’s government. These servicemen and women signed their own dreams away, even committing to death, never knowing if they would make it home. They did this to ensure we have the freedom to speak our mind, raise a family, honor our flag, be an entrepreneur, pursue our dreams, worship as we choose, and uphold the Constitution.
The soldiers that paid the price with their lives won’t be here on Nov. 11 to let them know we appreciate their sacrifice— it’s too late to thank them.
But it’s not too late to recognize the courage of our local servicemen and women, and their families. Call up a veteran and take them to coffee, listen to their stories, or just give them a hug and a thank you.
Take time to let them know you appreciate them, not only on Veterans’ Day, but also throughout the year.
