As we begin Veterans Day/Week 2017, we say “Thank You” to the men and woman of our armed services and suggest that it is time for all to “step up” and find ways to support our Veterans. To often we say “thank you for your service” and then do nothing more. Please think about supporting various Veterans groups with donations, food, clothing and moral support. The have “Earned” it and we “Owe” it to them.In the late summer of 1967, I was on my way back to Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J. I was in New York City and an older couple came up to me and said “Thank You” for serving and then gave me $ 20 to enjoy a dinner on them. The gentleman said he served in the Korean War and understands and appreciates what men and woman in uniform go through. I said thank you, enjoyed a great dinner and to this day, remember their kind gesture.
On this Veterans Day/Week, our family will support the Special Forces Wounded Warriors program and will provide moral support and friendship to Afghanistan Veterans. On 11/11/19, I will also continue to remember that couple and honor them by buying dinner for soldiers in uniform. I will ask them to do the same thing, 5, 10, 20 and 40 years later.
May God Bless our troops and provide our leaders with the courage and strength to do what is Right and what is Just.
Please always remember – FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
What are YOU doing to HELP?
With “HONOR AND RESPECT” – Steve Gerbsman
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