Off-Topic Memorial Day

[Empirical Cane]

On this Memorial Day weekend, please remember our Nation's veterans past and present.

They did, so you can do.

Go Canes!

 

[RangerGranger]

For all Military Veterans on here -- thank you for your service!

 

[rustywalkedaway]

Without those who gave their lives serving America, there is no America.

 

[Empirical Cane]

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Today is a good day for all of us to put our money where our mouth is when it comes to respect for our veterans and expressing gratitude. There are hundreds of charities out there, but here are just a handful of some of the generally well-regarded charities doing good for veterans, servicemembers, and their families:

Home - Fisher House Foundation

www.fisherhouse.org

They build and operate "comfort homes" for military and veterans' families to stay while they receive treatment at VA and military medical centers around the world. They also help with transportation costs for the families.

K9s For Warriors - Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD. We help Veterans live a life of dignity and independence.

www.k9sforwarriors.org

This is a sweet charity. It provides trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or sexual trauma. Most of the dogs come from kill rescue shelters, so it's also a charity for dog lovers.

Children of Fallen Patriots

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We believe a college education is the single most important gift we can give these children.

www.fallenpatriots.org

This charity provides scholarships and college/educational counseling to the children of military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Personal favorite.

Homepage - Operation Gratitude

Our Mission is to Honor the service of our Military and First Responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude We Believe In Honoring the Service of our military and first […]

www.operationgratitude.com

Mostly they send care packages to veterans and first responders as a means to show gratitude and appreciation. Simple, grassroots, and meaningful.

 

[Baba Yaga]

Today is a good day for all of us to put our money where our mouth is when it comes to respect for our veterans and expressing gratitude. There are hundreds of charities out there, but here are just a handful of some of the generally well-regarded charities doing good for veterans, servicemembers, and their families:

Home - Fisher House Foundation

www.fisherhouse.org

They build and operate "comfort homes" for military and veterans' families to stay while they receive treatment at VA and military medical centers around the world. They also help with transportation costs for the families.

K9s For Warriors - Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD. We help Veterans live a life of dignity and independence.

www.k9sforwarriors.org

This is a sweet charity. It provides trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or sexual trauma. Most of the dogs come from kill rescue shelters, so it's also a charity for dog lovers.

Children of Fallen Patriots

Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation provides college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We believe a college education is the single most important gift we can give these children.

www.fallenpatriots.org

This charity provides scholarships and college/educational counseling to the children of military men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Personal favorite.

Homepage - Operation Gratitude

Our Mission is to Honor the service of our Military and First Responders by creating opportunities to express gratitude We Believe In Honoring the Service of our military and first […]

www.operationgratitude.com

Mostly they send care packages to veterans and first responders as a means to show gratitude and appreciation. Simple, grassroots, and meaningful.

I've volunteered with Fisher House, helped cook dinner for a few dozen vets and their families one evening. It was a great experience spending time with them and talking shop, they were very appreciative.


"Live a life worthy of their sacrifice"

 

[Mikeiavelli]

As a veteran, we are not what today is about. Today is to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. I'll take me free meal at the Olive Garden on Nov 11th, but today is all about remembering and thanking those who gave everything.

 

[Bender]

 

[ithacane]

 

[GOCANES05]

Check out “ Metal of Honor “ NETFLIX

Documentary and reenactment of these heroes

 

[Felonious Monk]

It's the first Memorial Day for those families of the 13 soldiers who died as we left Afghanistan.

They have my sincerest sorrow and gratitude for their sacrifice,

 

[Empirical Cane]

Without those who gave their lives serving America, there is no America.

Indisputable fact.

 

[Baba Yaga]

It's the first Memorial Day for those families of the 13 soldiers who died as we left Afghanistan.

They have my sincerest sorrow and gratitude for their sacrifice,

It hit me a little harder than it usually does, pretty sure that's why.

Thank you for your support, it matters.