I received a package in the mail unexpectedly. I didn’t recognized the sender address, at all. I opened up the package, to find drawings with thank you notes from a 3rd grade class taught by @mohayanie. Countless parents, teachers, mentors, are a model for children. When you see a veteran, simply say, “Thank you.” Our kids learn from us. Talk with them about why you say thank you to the military members past and present at the airport, grocery store, etc. It is such a simple act of gratitude, but it means a lot to us veterans. She reminded all of the kids at school that veterans are everywhere. They are our teachers, first responders, postal workers, doctors, and store clerks. Moreover, we can thank them personally on Veterans Day and every
When you look into veterans eyes, you can see several things that are important. The pride shines through, the pride of serving ones country, and the dedication to protect other peoples freedom even it if requires paying the ultimate price. These men and women give their lives to give us our freedom. As a one of the many individuals that they are protecting it is vital that we see that pride and appreciate where it comes from.
Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder need to receive better care, because post traumatic stress disorder is curable, damages relationships, and veterans made many dramatic sacrifices. The health care for veterans needs to be more easily accessible.
Are veterans being taken care of medically, mentally, and financially? According to Steve Buyer, a member of the House of Representatives from Indiana's fourth district, "Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans." After men or women finish their time serving our country and take off their uniform, they still hold the title of Veteran. They are the brave ones who fought and served for America. The care for the veterans of America is a crucial part of giving back to those who risked their lives for our country.
War is hell. War is misery, suffering, pain, and anguish. From the days of rocks and sticks to today’s high tech drones and aircraft carriers one thing above all others has remained the same; war is a terrifying, nightmarish endeavor. Unfortunately for those who fight for their nation, the battlefield does not remain in the far off land where the battle took place. In fact, those warriors bring back that battlefield, festering in the hearts and minds, sometimes long after their uniforms have been put in the closet to collect dust. It should come as no surprise that for a variety of reasons all stemming from combat experience, many of our nations Veterans will act in unconventional or perhaps even illegal ways, in an attempt to cope with the stress of their military service. It may be easy for some to say that these men and women, despite their service, are criminals and should be locked away like any other who breaks the law. However, if rehabilitation is truly a goal of our justice system it would not make any sense to take a group of offenders suffering from the side effects of combat experiences and throw them in prison, which is little better than combat anyway. This is why the advent of Veteran’s courts is so important. Due to their service, and the effects that PTSD and other service related conditions may have on their criminal behavior, Veteran’s courts are not only an honorable way to treat our nation’s defenders, but a way in which to protect them from the negative impact of incarceration. These courts, which are based off of drug and mental health courts, are designed to take less serious offenders, who offenses were related to their service connected conditions and keep them away from incarceration and into treatment (...
I want to share the experience that I got from reading to the little kids in Washington school. This had been my first time doing community service so I was a little nervous, I didn't think that the kids where going to like me. But when I go to the school and saw the lovable little kids I felt much better. When we got into little groups and started reading they started hugging me and reading along. They made me feel good and I was ready to come back next Thursday. This was the greatest experience that I had ever had, I felt like a teacher and it fells great to have those little kids liking you.
The moment I visited the veterans seems frozen in time. Tears stream down my face as I listen to the stories. My heart pounds as I think about how they must have felt.Thank you to all veterans for teaching me about my responsibility to America’s future and putting America on the path to
Good afternoon citizens of our wonderful town, acquaintances of young Tessie, and family members connected to Tessie. Today we are gathered here to honor a woman of whom I can not speak wholeheartedly, but only with a sense of duty towards this individual. Mrs. Hutchinson helped to better our town, helping daycares to run smoothly and bake sales to run deliciously. Mrs. Hutchinson seemed to be a loving, kind, and devoted mother and citizen, though I was never able to greet her in a manner other than strict business. Let us take this short while to remember this woman as a mere citizen who sacrificed her life to continue a tradition that has stood for centuries. Scared and panicked, the
They use medication and alcohol for sleeping because they obsess that enemies are coming, they need more consciousness to fight back.
Some of us are probably ignorant of the fact that in the Unites States Senate; a bill 56 (yea)- 41 (nay) declining an act that would have become extremely beneficial to our Veterans.
I think that my Papa should get the “Military award” for being one of those men and women that fought for our lives in the army. My papa has done, and used many dangerous things in the army. All of those things I will tell you. Here is a quick fun fact: my papa has many badges for all of the heroic things he has done in the army. Here are all of my reasons for why my papa should get this “Military award”.
The United States has thousands of veterans and many of them suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The care for veterans must be improved. Veteran care needs to be improved because they are not getting the proper care that they need, not receiving credit for their service, and they were willing to pay the ultimate price for freedom, yet people will not pay the price of time to help them.
Our country has fought hard in the past and in the now for the freedoms we have today. If it weren't for certain people, we would not be a free country. Who are these people? Our veterans.
In Military Family Appreciation Month we celebrate all of the families that have brothers, sisters, mom, dad,…etc. in any of the branches of military. We celebrate their bravery and sacrifice to the United States of America. Not many people celebrate this, but at our school, we decided to celebrate. The school put up a survey to see who the people were that had family members serving in the military. The cooking class, parenting class and our interior design class made gifts for the kids that had and family in the military.
Introduction When people think of the term veteran it is usually associated with the idea of sacrifice. They see veterans of the United States military as our heroes and believe they should be treated as so. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is in charge of assisting veterans and their families with benefits such as health care, employment, life and home insurance, and education. However, veterans are not receiving everything they are promised and the best care possible. The truth is, veterans are put on waiting lists and denied benefits on a regular basis.
Yours of April 8th came safe to hand last night and I hasten to reply concerning what you said in your letter about your affairs, let me say a few words to you on the subject in the first place I am older than you and have seen a little more of this World perhaps and ought to be able to give you some advise on the subject you speak of and you must not be angry towards me for telling you what I think for your Benefit and I think if you will hear to me you will see the time when you will be glad of it. I have no doubt of your Courage to carry you through but there is something to look after more than that in the first place, if you go now you go in the worst time that you can possibly for the climate here is different here than at home we are in one cence climated to it where on the other hand you are not again we have accustomed ourselves to long and fatiguing marches where a new recruit could not hold out he would give out before the rest were the least tired.