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This Veteran's Day, a lot of you will be posting "thank yous" and it's appreciated by those who served. There are plenty who died for our rights, many of which are taken for granted or simply ignored. However, it's not the ones that died that I want to remind you of. It's the ones who didn't. There are many who have been seriously injured, physically and emotionally, from their service to this country. Even though they are no longer serving, they are still sacrificing. Please, don't just thank them but give back to them. They gave for you. Now it's your turn. Please donate to a decent veteran's charity like The Wounded Warrior Project: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org//
If you can't donate money, you can donate items or time to veterans organizations in your area. Please don't forget to take care of those who took care of you.
Proudly served U.S. Army, Oct 1970-July 1991, Sergeant First Class/E-7 (Retired). Vietnam Era Veteran.
POW/MIA You are not Forgotten.
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Ode of Remembrance
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest we forget.
I regularly donate to the charity Legacy. I am sure there is an equivalent in other countries.
Legacy is an Australian organisation,the organisation has the aim of caring for the dependents of deceased Australian service personnel. The dependants of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Malayan emergency and Vietnam War deceased are cared for. In addition the peacekeeping operations in East Timor, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have provided ongoing work for Legacy. Finally, any death which is deemed service-related is attended to by Legacy.
Legacy assist more than 122,000 widows and 1,700 children and disabled dependents across Australia providing assistance, accommodation, medical and social support. Legacy ensures families receive their Legacy entitlements and access to government benefits.
As well as financial help, Legacy provides companionship and assistance with the education of children. Assistance in dealing with the Army, Navy or Air Force, or the government is provided.
Thank you for your service.
In most areas of the US there are local organizations that handle clothing donations, something that is always needed and very appreciated.