Today, we are taking a break from our normal postings to honor the men and women who have served our country and deserve our thanks. Veterans Day is November 11. Please help us in honoring them this week.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two days that we set aside to honor those who have served our country and assisted in preserving our freedom. The difference between these two days is that Memorial Day is specifically set aside for our fallen soldiers and to honor their ultimate sacrifice. Veterans Day is the day that we honor all who have served. In America there are over 20 million veterans.
Veterans Day evokes all kinds of emotions. For the soldiers who have served, this day can also bring its own sense of grief. They have come home while some of their comrades have not.
It is important that we not only recognize their service but also some of the emotions that have come home with them. According to http://www.veteransandptsd.com/PTSD-statistics.html “20 to 30% of our veterans suffer from PTSD and 7% suffer from both PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). Of these about 50% will not seek treatment for their symptoms.” These brave men and women have given so very much of themselves to preserve our way of life.
These are the heroes of our nation. Many of them are humble about their service. They all deserve to be treated with respect and honor. Most definitely, they all deserve our thanks. Below are just a few ideas on how to honor our veterans:
How to Honor Veterans:
- Attend a Veterans Day event
- Educate others about Veterans day
- Fly the United States of America Flag- click here learn how to fly properly.
- Visit with a Veteran – talk and listen to their stories.
- Ask if they’d be willing to share a story (be sensitive and respectful if they do not)
- Visit grave and memorial sites
- Thank them for their service – write a letter, make a card
- Bring them a treat or invite out to a meal
- Volunteer your time with a veteran related organization
- Donate funds to a veteran related organization
- Visit a local VA or other hospital
- Support our legislators and public servants who support our veterans and the services that are provided to them.
- Be respectful of the Service Dogs that support our soldiers.
Torn in Half honors our veterans and the families of those who have served. Jeni and I are both proud to have family members that have served and are serving.
Peace & blessings with much gratitude to those who have served,
Jeni & Teresa
Veterans Day Resources:
- https://www.military.com/veterans-day/8-ways-to-express-appreciation-on-veterans-day.html
- https://www.military.com/flag-day/us-flag-code.html
- https://militaryspouse.com/military-life/10-meaningful-ways-to-celebrate-and-honor-veterans-day/
Veteran Resources:
- https://www.military.com/veterans-day
- https://militarybenefits.info/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals/
- https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/warriors-families
- https://www.standbesidethem.org/ – free coaching for veterans – Teresa serves on their coaching bench.
PTSD Specific:
Service Dog Protocol:
- https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/01/23/behavior-around-service-dog-team.aspx
- https://www.canineprofessionals.com/service-dog-etiquette
Click here for a blog on When to Ask For Help If you have Thoughts of suicide – Get help immediately – call 911 or the US. National suicide hotline 1-800-273-8255
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