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THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Discharged military veterans often require followup assistance in taking advantage of veterans bene-
ts after discharge from active military service. Onevital component in the chain of services available to
veterans are the County Veterans Service Commis-
sions (CVSC), established under Title 59 of the OhioRevised Code.
In Williams County, the CVSC, located at 129
South Beech Street in Bryan, provides veterans ofWilliams County with guidance and assistance in
taking advantage of the entitlements earned while
on active military service. The ofces mission state-ment reads as follows: The Williams County Vet-
erans Service Commission will work to assure that
veterans and their dependents receive the federal,
state, and county benets they deserve for their ser-vice and sacrice to our Nations Armed Forces andthat all work is provided in a timely manner and
with dignity, honor and respect. The centers cur-rent Director, Mary Oliver, stated All of my staffmembers are recently discharged veterans and each
member of my team knows and understands veter-
an issues and can provide quality assistance to our
customers. Mary began her career in veterans ser-vices in 1995, and became Director of the Williams
County ofce in December of 2010. Mary served on
active duty in the U.S Army and served one overseastour prior to completing her term of enlisted service.
In Fulton County, the CVSC is located at 604 S.Shoop Ave., Suite 270, in Wauseon and is led byDirector Crystal Bennett. The services provided ateach CVSC are available to all veterans and covers
all eras from World War II to the present. The FultonCounty and Williams County CVSCs have similar
missions and both maintain focus on three key ar-
eas for military veterans.The rst area of focus is assisting separated ser-
vice members with ling claims with the VeteransAdministration Health Care System. Many times, an
individual who has com-
pleted a period of active
military service will have
issues that require ad-
ditional VA services. Tomany, the process can
be difcult and confus-ing. The CVSCs in eachcounty are staffed with
experts well versed inthe VA system and areable to guide custom-ers through the process
and assist with the re-
quired forms needed in
order to take advantage
of the benets avail-able. This assistance isoutlined on the Williams
County CVSC website
and states Since 2003,veterans who submit en-
rollment paperwork are
placed in one of eight
priority groups based
on either the nature of
their service or incomeand assets. The staff atthe Williams County Vet-
erans Service Ofce willassist with enrollment
and with annual means
tests (income and as-
sets) certain veterans
are required to complete in order to continue to use
the VA Health Care System.The second area of focus for the CVSC ofces are
providing emergency nancial assistance. Accord-ing to information provided by the Williams Coun-
ty CVSC, each applicant for nancial assistancemust meet the denition of a Veteran as dened byTitle 5901.01 of the Ohio Revised Code and meetthe requirements set forth in the Williams County
Financial Assistance Policy. Applicants must be
a Veteran, an Active Duty member of the ArmedForces of the United States, the spouse, survivingspouse, a dependent parent, minor child, or ward
of the veteran or the Active Duty member. Reserveand National Guard members have to meet specicrequirements to qualify. Applicants must have beena bona de resident of Williams County for a periodof 3 months/90 days immediately preceding appli-cation. Proof of residency will be required. In mostcases, the Veteran must be present to make the ap-
plication. A nancial need must exist to be eligible.For residents of Fulton County, an identical pro-gram is also provided. According to Director Oliverfrom the Williams County ofce, she has an annualbudget of $100,000.00 that is set aside specicallyfor providing emergency nancial assistance to vet-erans in need who meet all eligibility requirements.Counselors in both county ofces have fully trainedstaffs who can assist in the application process.
The third and nal area of focus for the CVSCs isin providing transportation to local VA Medical Cen-ters. In Williams County, the CVSC provides trans-portation to both Toledo and Ft Wayne VA Medi-cal Centers, as well as the Ann Arbor facility. TheFulton County CVSC provides transportation to theToledo and Ann Arbor facilities. Eligible veteranswho have medical appointments at any VA facilitymay contact the CVSC in their county and provide
the required information to the staff. Arrangementswill then be made for transportation to and from
the destination facility. In order to take advantageof this service, interested veterans should contact
their CVSC ofce to obtain instructions for usingthis service, as well as each counties transportation
schedule to area facilities. CVSCs will also make
special arrangements for disabled veterans in needof door-to-door transportation.
Veterans who have served our nation honorably
are entitled to the well-earned benets that aremade available for their service. The Williams Coun-ty and Fulton County Veterans Service Centers arevaluable assets for discharged service veterans. Foradditional information or to inquire into services,
the Williams County CVSC may be contacted at
419-636-8812. To contact the Fulton County of-ce, inquiries may be made at 419-337-9266. EachCVSC also has a comprehensive web page provid-
ing program outlines and eligibility requirements for
services.
Mark Mercer can be reached at those
Williams/Fulton County Veterans ServiceCommissions Provides Valuable Assistance
PHOTO BY MARK MERCER, STAFF
Mary Oliver, director at Williams County Veterans Service Center
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WAUSEONThe Wauseon Public Library is joiningwith thousands of veterans organizations and social
service agencies to honor and remember our nations
veterans. To kick off weekend Veterans Day eventsacross Northwest Ohio, the library will be hosting aVeterans Movie Marathon on Friday, November 8 from12-4:00 p.m.
Please take a few moments out of your busy sched-ule to remember and honor our veterans, and thank
them for their service and the freedoms they fought
to protect, encouraged Library Director Amy Murphy.In his 2009 Veterans Day address, President Obamashared, Ninety-one years ago today, the battleelds ofEurope fell quiet as World War I came to a close. Butwe dont mark this day each year as a celebration of
victory, as proud of that victory as we are. We markthis day as a celebration of those who made victory
possible. Its a day we keep in our minds the bravemen and women of this young nation -- generations of
them -- who above all else believed in and fought for a
set of ideals.The Wauseon Public Library will be showing veter-
ans movies throughout the day and will have a book
display, highlighting and remembering our NorthwestOhio veterans.
For more information, please contact the WauseonPublic Library at [email protected] or call 419-335-6626.
Honor & Remember Our Veterans
at the Wauseon Public Library
In honor of Veterans Day the Fulton County Se-nior Center is offering a FREE breakfast to all seniorveterans and their spouses, 60 years and older.
They will be serving breakfast on November 8,2013 from 9:00 am til done at the Fulton CountySenior Center, 240 Clinton St., Wauseon.
Those planning to attend are asked to call 419-337-9299.
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By: Jennifer Manlove
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Darrell Long spent most of his childhood growing
up in Fulton County. Mr. Long was the sixth child
of eight children born to Robert and Georgia Long.
After several moves the family eventually ended up
moving into Williams County where he graduated
from Pioneer High School. Not long after that he
was drafted in 1969 to the United States Army. This
story gives an account of his experiences from the
time he was drafted until he was no longer on activeduty in 1971.
Mr. Long received a Greetings Letter mid-summer
of 1969 saying that he needed to report for duty. He
went through a physical and was told to report to
Cleveland on September 2, 1969. President Frank-
lin Roosevelt signed the Selective Training and Ser-
vice Act of 1940 which created the United States
rst peacetime draft and formally established the
Selective Service System as an independent Federal
Agency. From 1948 to 1973, during both peace-
time and periods of conict, men like Mr. Long were
drafted to ll vacancies in the armed forces which
could not be lled through voluntary means.
Mr. Long started his journey when he reported
to Fort Campbell, Kentucky for eight weeks of basic
training. In May of 1966, the Third United StatesGeneral Order Number 11 directed the activation
of a Basic Combat Training Center at Fort Camp-
bell, Kentucky. A post planning group was formed
to pave the way for the ofcial opening of the Army
Training Center, and more than 500 World War II
vintage building were renovated to provide training
and living facilities for the trainees.
The cadre of the Army Training Center began ar-
riving in June and the organizational phase went
into full swing in an accelerated basis. On July 6,
barely two months after its initial activation, the
Training Center received its rst 220 newly induct-
ed soldiers, all of whom had processed through the
Reception Station at Fort Benning, Georgia. Basic
combat training began on schedule on July 11th
with a full complement of 1100and the Training
Center became fully operational.
The United States Army Reception Station wasofcially opened on August 8th 1966. At that timethe station was capable of receiving, processing, and
assigning 1100 receptees each week. Most of the re-
ceptees also received their basic combat training at
Fort Campbell. On September 1, more than 1000
members of the 1st Training Battalion, 1st Training
Brigade, assembled in the rst graduation ceremo-
ny held at the Training Center. Weekly graduations
have occurred since.
After completing his eight weeks of training Dar-
rell was moved to Fort Poke, Louisiana. Once he was
there, he decided to go Airborne. That meant that
he would be going to Fort Benning, Georgia to begin
his Three Weeks of Terror. Mr. Long was a part of
the Airborne 4th Student Battalion in Fort Benning,
Georgia.
The rst week of instruction at Fort Benning isconducted by the Ground Training Committee of
the Airborne Department. During this initial week
the student learns how to make individuals exit
from the Mock Door which represents an aircraft in
ight, the 2 and 4 foot platforms, the Lateral Drift
Device, and the 34 Foot Mock Tower. Since excel-
lent physical condition is necessary to prevent inju-
ry and prepare the student for further training and
eventual parachuting, an intensive physical training
program is started during Ground Week, and con-
tinued throughout the course. The nine jump com-
mands used by the jumpmaster during the jumps
are taught along with the techniques of exiting from
an aircraft. Finally the correct procedure for execut-
ing a parachute landing fall, using all ve points of
body contact, is taught by practical exercise. At the
end of Ground Week, those students who have suc-
cessfully completed all requirements of the Ground
Week Committee are sent to Tower Week.
The second week of instruction, conducted by the
Tower Training Committee teaches the student ad-
ditional parachuting techniques and gives them an
opportunity to put the instructions about landing
into practical use on the 250 foot Free Tower.
Instruction and practical exercises are executed
on the 34 foot Mock Tower, the Suspended Harness,and Swing Landing Trainer, the Mock Door, the
Wind Machine, the 250 foot Free Tower which gives
the student condence and prepares them for Jump
Week. As always, the program of physical training is
continued and the student becomes physically pre-
pared for the nal week on instructions.
After the student progress cards have been re-
viewed and if they have shown they are ready, they
will begin their third week of instruction, Jump
Week.
Jump Week is the culmination of all the efforts,
training and determination of both the students and
instructors. Prior to starting this week of training atrooper is given an orientation to the nomenclature
and functioning of the T-10 assembly and the proce-
dure to be used in the tting and inspection of para-
chutes. They are told and shown how to wear thecombat pack. During this week the student makes
5 jumps from an aircraft in ight to qualify as a
parachutist. All jumps are made from an altitude
of 1250 feet. The jumps differ too, in the number
of students exiting at one time and the manner in
which they exit. The rst two jumps are an indi -
vidual tap-out. A tap-out jump is one in which each
student is tapped and given the command to go
prior to exit. The remainder of the jumps are mass
exit. A mass exit is one in which the rst student is
tapped and given the command to go and the oth-
ers follow without further commands.
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MONTPELIER - The Veterans Memorial Building,
along with Memorial Park located at the Williams
County Fairgrounds is a tting and honored memo-
rial to the men and women from Williams County
who have sacriced and served our nation. The Me-
morial Building was dedicated on July 5, 2008 and
Memorial Park opened ofcially with its dedication
on May 25, 2013. The Memorial Building, along
with Flag Plaza and Memorial Park, was completed
from funds contributed by citizens and did not uti-
lize any public funds for its construction.
The entrance way to the building contains me-
morial plaques honoring servicemen from each war-
time era, as well as beautifully crafted hand painted
patriotic murals by Deb Green, a local artist from
Edon, Ohio. The entrance way also contains a dis-
play case that features different war eras, rotated
on a monthly basis. The current display, donatedby local resident Jim Moon, features a collection of
weapons and other artifacts from World War I.
The Memorial Building is a very popular host to
many events held in the community, and is avail-
able for rental for a wide variety of functions, in-
cluding wedding receptions, family events and other
large gatherings. The reception hall accommodates
up to 456 guests, and the facility contains a food
service area complete with all necessary appliances,
as well as a bar.
Located outside of the building, Memorial Park
holds monuments (referred to as steles) for all wars
- Mexican War thru the present, with the names of
all Veterans from Williams County, as well as a ag
display in the area known as Flag Plaza.
Persons interested in touring the facility may
conduct a walk through on the 1st Sunday of eachmonth, where a rotating group of veteran volunteers
from communities throughout the county will de-
tail the buildings history, and provide information
on event bookings. The open house is held the 1st
Sunday each month from 1:00 3:00.
For complete information on the building, a web-
site has been established outlining the complete
history of the buildings creation, and provides de-
tailed information on rental of the facility, as well
as donation information for veterans wishing to dis-
play items from past service in the armed forces.
The website is www.williamscountyveteransmemo-
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interested parties may contact Stacey Walkup at
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On Monday, November 11, the Wauseon VFW and
American Legion will be busy honoring local veterans.The VFW plan to make visits to the area nursing homes
of Heartland and Fulton Manor in Wauseon and Fair-lawn Haven in Archbold.
At 8:30 in the morning, they will visit the FayetteSchools to share with the children about the impor-
tance of recognizing Veterans Day. At 11:00, the com-
munity is invited to a Veterans Day service with theColorguard at the War Memorial at the Fulton County
Courthouse.
Lunch will be provided for veterans at the WauseonAmerican Legion on Shoop Avenue. Evening activities
include an evening meal for veterans and their spousesat the Wauseon VFW on Ottokee Street. The Wauseon
7th and 8th grade band will put on a patriotic concertat 7 p.m. at the Wauseon Middle School.
The VFW and American Legion will be putting on a
program at the Wauseon Schools on Wednesday, No-vember 13.
Veterans Day Activities In Wauseon & Fayette To Honor Veterans
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After completing training in Fort Benning, Georgia
Mr. Long took and aptitude test and was asked if he
wanted to go to Ruger School. He agreed and was
sent to Fort Lee, Virginia for three months. Not long
after that he received orders to go to Germany. Dur-
ing this time, Mr. Long was unsure if he would be
going to Vietnam or Germany. There was denite
relief in knowing he would be going to Germany.
Initially he was told that when he arrived in Germ-
ersheim, Germany he would be working as a stock
clerk. However, upon his arrival he was told thathe would work as a message center driver. The job
required that he drive from a central location to oth-
er locations. Mr. Long would take the messages to
their various locations, informing different Depart-
ments of messages. After that job he was placed as
a Mail Clerk. He would pick up and distribute the
mail from Heidelberg, Germany. This was the last
position that he held until he received orders to go
back to the United States.
Mr. Long shared that he felt that his service was
an experience that allowed him to see parts of the
world he may have never been able to travel to with-
out serving in the Army. Prior to leaving for Ger-
many he married Sandy (Sumner), and she joined
him soon after arriving in Germany. They lived off
base in an apartment that they paid around twenty
dollars a month for. For their one year anniversary
they were able to travel through Paris, see the Eifel
Tower, and walk through parts of London.
Once he was back home, Darrell reported to Fort
Dix, New Jersey. Then he went to Fort Benjamin
Harris in Indiana, where he received notication
that he was no longer on active duty after serving 18months. At that time Mr. Long moved back to Bry-
an, Ohio with his wife Sandy. Prior to being drafted
Mr. Long was employed by General Motors in De-
ance, OH. Once he returned home he purchased a
home and returned to work. Mr. Long retired from
General Motors in 2004 and built a new home in
Cooney, Ohio where he has resided with his wife
since 2006. Both of their children live in Williams
County along with their four Grandchildren and one
Great Grandson.
Jennifer Manlove may be reached at
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Throughout history, millions of soldiers have
marched into wars to protect the freedoms of their coun-
tries. Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemo-
rate those soldiers achievements and sacrices and to
pay respects to soldiers who died in battle.
In the United States, people honor their present and
past military on Veterans Day. In British common-
wealth countries and territories, including Canada, No-
vember 11 is known as Remembrance Day. Since the
end of World War I, memorials to remember those of thearmed forces who fought in battle and perished in the
line of duty have been dedicated on this day.
ARMISTICE DAY ORIGINS
Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day
because it marks the signing of the armistice that put
an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th
hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns
fell silent after more than four years of continuous war-
fare between the Germans and Allied troops. The armi-
stice agreement was signed in a French train carriage
at 11 a.m. Later, the carriage where the historic event
took place was placed in a specially constructed build-
ing to serve as a monument to the defeat of Germany.
Although it was moved by German forces and later de-
stroyed during World War II, after that war ended a re-
placement carriage, correct in every detail, was rededi-
cated on Armistice Day in 1950.
REMEMBRANCE DAY EVOLUTION
Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day after
World War II to commemorate soldiers from both world
wars. It is now used as a way to pay hommage to any
fallen soldier.
Each year a national ceremony takes place at the
Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, a monument erected as
a memorial to soldiers buried elsewhere. The Queen will
lay the rst wreath at the Cenotaph, while others will
leave wreaths and small wooden crosses.
In Canada, Remembrance Day is a statutory holi-
day in many provinces and territories. Ofcial national
ceremonies are held at the National War Memorial in
Ottawa. Events begin with the tolling of the Carillon in
the Peace Tower, during which members of the Cana-
dian Forces participate and congregate at Confederation
Square. Similar ceremonies take place in provincial cap-
itals across the country. Very often moments of silence
are offered for lost lives.
WHAT ABOUT THE POPPIES?One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is
the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers. The bold,
red color of the ower has become an enduring symbol
of those who died so that others may be free.
The poppy became a symbol for a specic reason.
Some of the most concentrated and bloody ghting of
World War I took place in Flanders, a region in west-
ern Belgium. As a result of the ghting, most signs of
natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving
behind mud and not much else. The only living thing to
survive was the poppy ower, which bloomed with the
coming of the warm weather the year after ghting in
the region had ceased. Poppies grow in disturbed soil
and can lie dormant in the ground without germinat-
ing. Without the war, they may have never come to the
surface.
John McCrae, a doctor serving with the Canadian
Armed Forces, was moved by the vision of poppies ow-
ering in Flanders and wrote a poem titled In FlandersFields. After the poem was published, it received in-
ternational acclaim, and the poppy became a popular
symbol of those lost in battle.
Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side
of the chest, where a military medal would be placed.
Women wear it on the right side because that is where a
widow would wear her husbands medals.
Remembrance Day is celebrated every year, provid-
ing people humbled by the sacrices of soldiers an op-
portunity to remember those soldiers efforts to secure
freedom.
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By: Jennifer Manlove
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Brian Ogden Jr. graduated from Montpelier Ohio
in 2003. After being unable to nd work, he decid-
ed that he would meet with an Army Recruiter. On
June 22, 2005 he enlisted in the United States Army
and was stationed at Fort Drum, New York prior to
deployment. Mr. Ogden said he knew he joined dur-
ing a time of war, so he knew where he was going to
end up. He was deployed to Afghanistan in October
of 2006. He was supposed to only be overseas for 12month, but they extended his time 90 days.
During his time in the Army, Mr. Ogden served
as Cpl. Ogden with the 2nd Platoon Charlie Com-
pany 4-31 infantry Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat
team. Brian feels that the military is a good option
for those who are ready to take on the requirements
of their job duties. It is important to know what
your job entails, and to be condent in completing
the job requirements. He recalled some fond mem-
ories, along with some not as pleasant. Mr. Ogden
was known as bloodhound because he was able to
easily nd caches that were lled with ammo and
guns. He received a medal for nding the amount of
caches that he did. He also was awarded a medal for
successfully suppressing the enemy, for displaying
excellence, and for being picked to have a breakfast
with the Head Sargent of Iraq.
When asked to discuss some of his memoriesMr. Ogden talked about losing two men within a
week of one another. Cpl. Ray M. Bevel, 22 at the
time, was an infantryman assigned to Company C,
4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. He was de-
ployed with Mr. Ogden in 2006. Cpl. Ray M. Bevel,
was killed in Iraq on April 21st in Baghdad. His
awards and decorations included the Purple Heart,
Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Ser-
vice Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and
the Combat Infantryman Badge.
The second man that was lost was Spc. Ryan
A. Bishop, 32 at the time, was an infantryman as-
signed to Company C, 4th Battalion, 31 st Infantry
Regiment. Bishop was a native of Euless, Texas and
joined the Army in February 2005 and completedbasic and advanced individual training at Fort Ben-
ning, Ga. He was also deployed in August 2006,
where he met Mr. Ogden. Bishop was killed on April
14th, also in an attack. Bishops awards and deco-
rations include the Purple Heart, National Defense
Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman
Badge and the Expert Infantryman Badge. Bishop
was killed on April 14th, also in an attack.
After returning to the United States, like many
soldiers Mr. Ogden has experienced Post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) from the experiences he en-
countered while serving. The American Psychiatric
Association rst classied post-traumatic stress dis-
order and included it in the Diagnostic and Statisti-cal Manual of Mental Disorders III in 1980. There
is evidence that concludes that nearly one-third
of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD at some point
in their lives. The newer statistics from research-
ers show that about 30 percent of the 2.5 million
troops who were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan
suffer from PTSD. The psychological effects of com-
bat have remained a silent plague throughout the
country, affecting families and depriving communi-
ties of some of their greatest citizens. This is a de-
nite tragedy.
Mr. Ogden currently lives in Bryan with his Fian-
c Alycia Cook, their dog, Yoshi and cat, Hallow. He
is currently employed at Titan Tire in Bryan. Brian
enjoys spending time in the community participat-
ing in bowling, frisbee golf, softball, playing video
games and being with friends and family.
Jennifer Manlove may be reached at
Williams County Man Recalls His Experience
AWARDS ... Pictured above are the award Mr. Odgen received during service (left toright): displaying excellence, nding caches, meeting Head Sargent of Iraq and Sup-
pressing the enemy.
PHOTOS PROVIDED
FEATURE ... Pictured above Mr. Odgen is featured on the
front page of Iraq newspaper.
Veterans Day is an an-
nual holiday when veter-
ans of the armed forcesare honored and celebrat-
ed in the United States.
Many people confuseVeterans Day with Me-
morial Day. While both
days honor members ofthe armed forces, theres
a distinction between the
two holidays. MemorialDay, which is celebrated
in May, is a day desig-
nated for remembering
servicemen and service-women who died while
serving. Veterans Day,
which is observed in No-vember, honors all mili-
tary veterans.
The role of the bravemen and women who
serve in the military is an
important one, and itsone that warrants appre-
ciation and celebration.
The following are a few
easy ways to celebrateveterans and their sig-
nicant contribution to
our country this Veter-ans Day.
* Offer your thanks.
Serving in the military
can feel like a thankless
job, as those who have
not served might not beaware of the risks men
and women in the mili-
tary take and the sacri-ces they must make to
protect our country and
help the less fortunateacross the globe. As a re-
sult, something as simple
as saying Thank you toa current service member
or military veteran can
go a long way. Veterans
know they dont serve invain, but its still a great
idea to let them know
how much you appreci-ate their efforts and sac-
rices.
* Help families of activemilitary. Many service
members are currently
stationed and servingoverseas, and their fami-
lies back home may need
or just appreciate a help-
ing hand. Invite familymembers of active mili-
tary over for dinner, offer
to do chores like cuttingthe grass or shoveling the
driveway when it snows
or help around the house
if something needs xing.
Even if families of active
members serving over-seas appear to be getting
along great, offer your
friendship and let themknow youre there to help
should anything arise.
* Visit hospitalizedveterans. Unfortunately,
many veterans are hos-
pitalized after sufferingan injury during a tour of
duty. These veterans sac-
riced their physical well-
being to protect our wayof life, and many spend
extended periods of time
in the hospital. Visiting ahospital to get to know a
veteran and spend some
time with him or her,sharing a few laughs and
thanking them for their
service, is a great way tocelebrate the holiday and
lift a veterans spirits at
the same time. Recruit
friends and family mem-bers to visit hospitalized
veterans as well.
* Pay for a veteransnight out on the town.
Like many people, veter-
ans appreciate an escape
from the daily grind. Men
and women who want
to show their apprecia-tion to veterans can treat
a veteran to a night out
on the town. Have extratickets to a ballgame or
play? Donate them to a
local VFW. Or if you see aveteran out on the town,
offer to pay for his meal.
* Thank businesseswho support veterans.
Many businesses show
their gratitude to vet-
erans by offering themfree services on Veterans
Day. When a local busi-
ness shows its apprecia-tion to veterans, patron-
ize that business and let
them know you appreci-ate their efforts to help
Easy Ways To Celebrate Veterans Day
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