As we begin Veterans Day/Week 2025, 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 Wounded Warriors program. On 11/11/25, 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.
Please always remember – FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
And to the memory of my father, Sgt. George Gerbsman, my uncles Ben Gerbsman and Bob Chapnick who served in the Navy and Cpt. Gilbert Falk, all WW11 veterans.
With HONOR AND RESPECT”
1LT Steven R. Gerbsman, 2Bn, 104 Artillary, NYANG
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