The biggest reason we should honor our veterans is that they risked their lives to protect ours. In the scariest situations, thousands bravely fought for our freedom, which is why we should honor them.
Veterans served in the military by getting drafted or by their own decision, whether they have seen battle previously or not. Veterans have shielded our country from serving in the military by serving themselves. Veterans are no longer in the army and never again need to secure us. They can make the most of their day-by-day lives in retirement or whatever other advantages accompany serving our nation. We owe our veterans and their families essential things for putting themselves in danger to certain our rights and opportunities. Regardless of how little or huge every Veteran’s job was, they have buried a mark on the world by affecting the war they served. Veterans have been an image of well-being, opportunity, and grit in America’s history.
There are many important reasons why we should honor our veterans. One of the biggest reasons we should keep our veterans is because they risked their lives to protect ours. In some scariest, if not the most terrifying, situations, thousands of soldiers bravely fought for our freedom. Even though they knew the risks, they decided to join the military. To this day, many veterans still face the side effects of war.
Sometimes it may not seem easy to show appreciation for those who are often too proud to acknowledge their sacrifices. However, there are several meaningful ways to honor these warriors.
1. Volunteer for a cause. Around the country, many organizations support veterans. Volunteering for these organizations demonstrates your support of our veterans. Your ability to organize, fundraise, or provide necessary skills honors those veterans in small and big ways. Some of these organizations are run by veterans, too.
2. Hire a Veteran. Our veterans are some of the best-trained and educated people you know. Hiring a veteran allows them to thrive in the civilian world and continue to support their family. A veteran may have skills in technology, security, sales, healthcare, finance, and many more areas.
3. Offer a Discount. Businesses around the country offer discounts on everything from a cup of coffee to services. Honoring veterans with a deal may not seem like much, but sometimes a little bit goes a long way.
4. Visit Veterans in hospitals. Find the policies at your nearest hospital for volunteering or interacting with patients, and spend the day with a veteran. Even if you have never had veteran interaction, helping at a facility is a way to give back and say “thank you, veterans.”
5. Donate. Veteran organizations support our heroes in many ways. They support our veterans by providing shelter in times of need, offering services for wounded and disabled veterans, training service animals, and much more. Your donations keep these organizations going.
6. Offer a Discount. Businesses around the country offer discounts on everything from a cup of coffee to services. Honoring veterans with a deal may seem like little, but sometimes a little bit goes a long way.
A war veteran himself and a book author, Gordon L. Bocher. He served 11 1/2 years in the Air Force. He flew over 170 combat sorties as a Fire Control Officer (FCO) aboard the AC-130A Gunship. As a rescue navigator, Mr. Bocher participated in the abortive attempt to rescue the 53 hostages in Iran. Throughout his service, Mr. Bocher was awarded two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, eight Air Medals, The Purple Heart, The Conspicuous Service Award from Gov. Mario Cuomo (NY), and two nominations for The Silver Star.
The author’s personal story was chronicled in two front-page stories in Newsday, People Magazine, The Colorado Star, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Magazine. It was featured in “The Book of Man” by William Bennett. His book, “STORMRIDER,” is a historical novel based on true events.
More than one day every year is required to honor veterans. Veterans had the right to be appreciated each day of their lives. Some need all the care and small advantages, yet every Veteran deserves our high regard. Without veterans and the time they have set out battling for us, we would not be where we are now. With people like them making it one of their primary fundamental needs to deal with us, we have the rights and opportunities we have today.
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