Happy Veterans Day

[jan]

THIS IS WISHING ALL YOUNG AND OLD THE BEST FOR ANOTHER YEAR AND GOOD HEALTH!!!!!!!!!!

JAN

[Berta]

I think EVERY DAY should be Veteran's Day-

You all have my deepest gratitude for your service and your sacrifices.

I am glad the VA uses Abraham Lincoln's words as their Motto but I think they should have also used George Washington's too:

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country." George Washington 1789

[Wings]

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A good day to remember with respect and pride - the love we feel for our veterans. A good day to feel love and forgiveness for ourselves as veterans! We belong to each other. Keep the bond sacred. ~Wings

Edited November 12, 2007 by Wings

[Ron II]

It's especially nice to read these comments considering the majority of U.S. citizens appear to think of

Veterans Day as just another shopping holiday.

As numerous editorials and articles have stated, the majority (again) of Americans have no connection with the sacrifices being made today because they don't know any currently-serving soldier, marine, sailor, air force personnel, or coast guard personnel. Plus, the threat of a draft is not present so most can go their merry way without worry.

I'm not an advocate of the current war, but those are Our Men and Women who are putting their lives on the line.

I salute all our veterans, past and present.

Edited November 12, 2007 by Manitou Sprgs

[broncovet]

Yes, happy vets day to all Vets, and thank you for your service to our country. I enjoy freedoms, in no small part, because of the sacrafices that myself and other Veterans have made. Many thousands have given the ultimate sacrafice, their lives.

Others have suffered injuries that have resulted in about 195,000 homeless Veterans. Maybe EVERY homeless Veteran does not have a disability, but many try to "drown" their disabilities with alcohol or drugs. Even tho Veterans represent about 10% of the population, HOMELESS Veterans are about 25% of the homeless population. That is, Veterans are over twice as likely to become homeless as non Vets. Remember that these Vets, when they entered the military, were in great physical and mental health, and the military only took "the cream of the crop" as people with serious problems were not allowed into the military. Considering their excellent health, and the assistance the VA offers, Vets should be less than 10% of the homeless. Why does that happen? Unfortuantely, many Vets are either unaware of their benefits, or have applied for them and been turned down. Some Veterans are much more articulate and aggressive at demanding their benefits. Considering the appeal system, it is clear that there is evidence that the "squeaky wheel gets the grease", when it comes to VA benefits. If you know a Vet deserving of benefits, take them to a VA and introduce them to your VSO. I am taking a Veteran friend of mine tommorrow to apply for benefits that he richly deserves. I sure hope he isnt turned down anyway.