Our Freedom isn't free........

[Sower]

                 “On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill

                     our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”

                                                                                         Thank a vet......lest we forget....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few words can go a long way....

                                                                             https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2L3skZ7FEw

 

 

 

[bropro]

1 hour ago, Sower said:

  “On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill

                     our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”

                                                                                         Thank a vet......lest we forget....

As a Vietnam veteran, it means more than people can imagine when they thank me for my service. We did not receive this kind of response when we came home. I thank all veterans of all wars for their sacrifice, and the families who have suffered as a result of their service. Semper Fi!

Gary

[TheBlade]

sad huh how many feel today they have been forgotten.  "Thank a vet......lest we forget."

Edited November 11, 2022 by TheBlade

[Sower]

4 hours ago, TheBlade said:

sad huh how many feel today they have been forgotten.  "Thank a vet......lest we forget."

Thanks Blade

The men and women, the ones actually fighting in the arena for you, need our encouragement, and our prayers...

They, the men and our women,  have been to hell and back.  And probably more than once.  
A kind word goes a long way..with prayer.

 

"A study released in 2022 found that as many as 44 veterans die on average per day from suicide when accounting overlooked deaths such as unexplained drug overdoses, which is more than twice the official estimate"

 

"The Department of Veterans Affairs also discovered that where a soldier was deployed and which branch of military they were with could also have drastic effects on their mental status after returning from service. As in most combat wars, their experiences would vary depending on where they were stationed.[35]

						The Department of Veterans Affairs also discovered that where a soldier was deployed and which branch of military they were with could also have drastic effects on their mental status after returning from service. As in most combat wars, their experiences would vary depending on where they were stationed.[35] Combat Stressors Seeing dead bodies Being shot at Being attacked/ ambushed Receiving rocket or mortar fire Knowing someone killed/ seriously injured Iraq Army 95% 93% 89% 86% 86% Iraq Marines 94% 97% 95% 92% 87% Afghanistan Army 39% 66% 58% 84% 43%
						How to honor veterans in your life Say “thank you!” ... Write an old-fashioned letter or send a care package. ... Treat a veteran to a meal. ... Offer to help with household chores. ... Make a commitment to volunteer. ... Donate to a cause that supports veterans. ... Invite a veteran to speak at your child's school. ... Support veteran-owned companies.
						And our women are five times the norm....they need support.

Annual number of suicides per 100,000 population. 2000–2010.^[15][16]

	Never served in military	Veterans and active service
Women	5.2	28.7
Men	20.9	32.1

 

 

 

 

 

[Jayne]

I'm PROUD of the men and women who have served!!!!   Thank you!!!