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OUR NATION’S DEBT TO OUR VETERANS

I am a Veteran asking you to think about the following:

I admit upfront that I am biased when it comes to our Veterans.
When I see a Veteran in a restaurant I will more than likely pay for his or her meal without fanfare. It’s the
least I can do. How about you? Cost: Too little.
When I see a Veteran on the street, I make eye contact, address him or her by saying: “Thanks for your
service!” It’s the least I can do. How about you? Cost: Nothing; a few seconds of my time.

When I am at the VA Medical Center for an appointment and see a Veteran; I say hello how are you
doing? Then, I listen. It’s the least I can do. How about you? Not a Veteran? No problem: Drop by for a
visit, you might find a new friend. Cost: Nothing; a few minutes; an hour; several hours; whatever it
takes.

An unexpected free meal; gratitude for service; an interested person; so what?
To the Veteran, it makes a difference. To our nation: It provides continuing hope.
Spend a few minutes or more reading from:

The Veterans History Project

Forever a Soldier: Unforgettable Stories of Wartime Service

http://www.loc.gov/vets/stories/foreverasoldier/

You will be entertained; enriched; and grateful. Cost: Nothing.

On the preceding pages I told you a story and I expressed my opinions; thoughts; and ideas.
I said: “A promise made is a promise not kept.”
It is time we as a nation stand tall for the men and women currently serving in any capacity and those
Veterans who continue to serve. Do not forget the families that stood by their soldier while he served and
continue to serve their Veteran’s needs long after his or her active service is over.

Where would we be without the service of our military?