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HONORING VETERANS
Ways to Honor Veterans, Soldiers,

and First Responders

Senior Care facilities always welcome visits from families in person, or ask the wait staff to pass on your token of
or individuals. Children are especially good at eliciting appreciation.
smiles.
Be present to send soldiers off or welcome veterans home
Teach your children to recognize active military, first at the airport.
responders, and veterans (by their uniforms or other
apparel) and that it is appropriate to thank them. Vietnam veterans especially appreciate hearing the words
You will be establishing the art of appreciation and “Welcome Home.”
acknowledgement of another’s sacrifices. Teach them to
say thank you in sign language. Pray for them. Often there are struggles that we can’t see,
but we can ask God to intervene on their behalf. Psalm 91
Record their stories - either by writing, or video recording. is called “The Soldier’s Psalm.”
The capture of a personality, the documentation of events,
and the journal of someone’s life history will become Volunteer to visit a home-bound veteran. A one-time
treasures to family, friends, and even future generations. social call will be appreciated, but ongoing visits could
give an elderly veteran something to look forward to.
Donate to veteran charities. Utilize fundraisers such as Consider volunteering for a hospice or other organization
the annual “Lemonade Day” or other activities. Volunteer that can provide you with adequate training.
with veteran support organizations.
Deliver baked goods and thank you notes to your local
Fly the flag! Offer to help aging veterans display their fire department or ambulance station or to a police officer
flags if they need assistance. When a veteran dies, lower you know.
flags to half-staff to show honor and respect.
Interview a veteran, write his/her story, and submit it to
Buy a cup of coffee or a meal for someone who has served Lubbock Senior Link magazine during the summer for the
or is serving our country or our community. Thank them annual fall veteran’s issue.

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