To Honor Our Veterans
We enjoy the freedoms we have today because of the sacrifices of our Veterans. Let's not forget them on today, of all days. Thank you.
You may or may not agree with the war overseas, but it is creating a new era of soldier coming home in need of our help. If you would like to do something for those returning who have been injured in battle, one suggestion is a site called Homes For Our Troops, where you can make a small donation to help an injured Veteran have a specially adapted home of his/her own. I have seen and talked with these people personally. Another way you can show your appreciation is to donate your time, resources, and money to your local VA hospital or center. There are many Veterans of all wars and conflicts who need help, donations, or just someone to talk to and care.
Or simply thank a Vet. My father is a Veteran, and I will be thanking him today. Agree or disagree on wars and the reasons for fighting them, it is because of those who are willing to serve that we live in freedom today. It isn't a left thing, or a right thing, it is the right thing.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
--Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, 1915
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