How Are You Honoring Our Veterans?
Originally, this conversation was about honoring our veterans on Veterans Day...but it should really extend beyond one day of the year, right? Here's the original context of the conversation, modified to reflect this change:
More than a day off,November 11 EVERY DAY is an opportunity to appreciate and remember the men and women who have worn the uniform. What are you planning to do on this Wednesday? How do you honor our veterans and soldiers on a more regular basis? How can we do more of it on GovLoop?
More than a day off,
Tags: air-force, army, defense, marine-corps, marines, military, navy, soldiers, uniformed-services, veterans
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Permalink Reply by GovLoop on -
Still looking for ways to honor those that serve. Minimally I hope to highlight those that serve and are on govloop
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Permalink Reply by Cheryl on -
I'm escorting Wounded Warriors to a special reception and Capitals game for Military Appreciation Night where they'll be recognized for their service throughout the game. I did the same last year through the USO and here's a blog post about the special Wounded Warrior I met that night...http://tinyurl.com/yjy6s4p.
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Permalink Reply by Emi Whittle on -
By reminding my child that military service is important - whether or not we agree 100% of the time, those who sacrifice deserve nothing but respect and honor for their commitment to serving. period. :)
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Permalink Reply by Amedee Friestedt on -
I went to work as usual with a flag in my jacket lapel holding down the fort, so to speak. Don't forget what these veterans we celebrate were fighting for - the protection of our liberty as one nation under God. God Bless you.
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia Ruth Wulf on -
I plan to attend a program at a local school. I have also sent out an email to a wide distribution with a link to a video honoring our military servicemen. The email has a reminder to carry through to Thanksgiving with prayers for those who won't be gathered around family tables because they serve away from home. tonight I am celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday at an American Legion Club, with cake and a program. I served with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. Semper Fi!
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Permalink Reply by Eric R. Payne on -
Can you share the link here?
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Permalink Reply by Sherry L. Weir on -
A group of us are meeting this afternoon at Jackson's in Reston Town Center @ 4:00 to toast those of us who remain and those of us who have been lost.
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Permalink Reply by Melinda Malico on
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I am going to visit my father, a World War II Veteran, in his nursing home. He's one of the few left
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Permalink Reply by George Joseph McCusker on
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Even though this is a day late, record his voice and, if he is able, his experiences. There are some great stories out there that should be preserved.
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Permalink Reply by Tracy Johnson on -
I always make a few special phone calls/house calls to heroes close to me and thank them for their service. Some times it's the hardest to show your appreciation to those closest to you, but it means the most. Of course, I'll send nice messages of thanks over social networks, but making it personal and direct whenever possible has the most impact in my opinion.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Houde-Walter on -
To Sherry: Hats off to you.
We all have to work today, so...we are holding a little celebration at lunch, with little American flags on toothpicks in our ice cream. Yesterday we celebrated the USMC's 234th. Many of our employees and many more of our customers are either reserves, vets or active duty. Our company was founded to support them. We express our appreciation on a daily basis with support of their field needs and other services on their return. God bless them.
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