Veterans Day is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States. This is the day we all get to say ‘Thank You’ to the brave men and women who risked their lives to serve our nation. On this day, let us all show our appreciation for those who fought to keep America great.
In the midst of all the challenges and concerns Americans are facing today, we must not forget to celebrate and honor those who have stood for our country.
To assist you in finding the best way to show your appreciation, we have gathered five interesting posts that can help celebrate Veterans Day.
20 free things for Veterans Day
While it is greatly appreciated to utter the words, “thank you,” some businesses are choosing to take a step further. As featured by Marla Jo Fisher through The Orange County Register, veterans are treated to a wide range of freebies, from free buffet admissions to free haircuts.
Veterans Day 2016: List of Free Meals, Discounts to Thank Our Military
Can’t decide where to eat on Veterans Day? WNEP shares a big list of restaurants, as well as retailers, that offer free meals and discounts to veterans and members of the military.
9 Types Of Profile Pictures That Show Up Just Before Veterans Day
Thanks to technology, people now have a new way of showing their appreciation of the veterans and other military individuals. As stated on Kate Campbell’s post on Task and Purpose, social media will be dominated with pictures and tributes to the men and women of service, often accompanied with heartfelt messages. Have you got your post ready?
Commemorate Veterans Day by Visiting These 20 Places
GoBankingRates’ Caroline Hailey presents an excellent way to commemorate Veterans Day. She shares that another way to spend this day is by revisiting history through museums. After all, one way people can say “thanks” is by keeping their experiences and memories alive.
How Your Child Can Honor A Veteran On Veterans Day
Benjamin Powell of WFMY shares a heartfelt and personal way for children to be involved in honoring our servicemen and women. An initiative called Faith Cares, which helps veterans suffering from PTSD and other traumatic brain injuries, now aims to do more. They are encouraging local school children to write letters and create drawings, which they will give to the veterans at the medical centers.
How Are You Saying Thank You This Veterans Day?
Whether they are our grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, or even next-door neighbors, we must all make an effort to show our gratitude for how these veterans protected our future through their service. They have sacrificed a great deal for the freedom and way of life that we enjoy today.
While freebies and scrumptious meals are a great way to say thanks, nothing compares to the gift of a secured future. Now that it is our time to safeguard their futures and well-being, we would also like to encourage family members to take the time to protect their loved ones through long-term care insurance. They have already faced many challenges in their lifetime; let’s ensure that the struggles of long-term care in the country are not part of their future.