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We Owe So Much to Our Veterans!

By Darleen McCullen

Real Estate Agent

November 09, 2007 05:00 AM

Of course, there continues to be so much controversy about the War , BUT no matter what your political feelings and beliefs, one thing is undeniable: WE OWE SO MUCH TO THOSE WHO CHOSE TO SERVE.

I don't talk about it too often, but I often think about those individuals, including my own father, who chose to sign up for military service so those of us who either couldn't serve or didn't choose to serve, could still enjoy the life we so enjoy in this country.

Veteran's Day is upon us - and I challenge you to do something nice for a Veteran. I also challenge you to not only think about the women and men who serve once a year on November 11 - but 365 days a year. Don't know anyone who has or who is serving our country? No problem! Xerox has made it easy for us to reach out to say Thanks at: LetsSayThanks.com. To send care packages to those who are overseas, check out: AnySoldier.com

Many of our Veterans have trouble coping with the aftermath of war (e.g. sleeping throughout the night, or adjusting to other aspects of civilian life) - but chances are, you will never hear them complain about it publicly. Instead, they choose to make the best out of their lives - by going back to their jobs, raising children, volunteering in their communities, etc.

In Raleigh, on Saturday, November 10, 2007, we're honoring our Veterans with the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a formal ceremony at the State Capitol at 11 a.m. See this map for details.

I hope you have a great weekend! How will you be celebrating Veterans Day?

Darleen McCullen, Realtor, Broker
Keller Williams Realty
Phone: 919.454.8864
Email: darleen@darleenmc.com

Graphic courtesy of: http://www.flags.net/UNST.htm

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Pete Tsakiris

Countrywide Home Loans a Division of Countrywide Bank, FSB - Saint Charles, IL

thank you to all, including your father.
we owe all of them so much.
i hope you have a great weekend!

Nov 09, 2007 05:11 AM

Darleen McCullen

Raleigh, NC

Broker - Raleigh, NC Real Estate

Pete ~ Thanks for stopping by! The sacrifice of our Veterans is so amazing. My dad has just now begun to talk about his experience in Vietnam, and it's quite amazing what he endured.

Nov 09, 2007 06:26 AM

Mike and Dawn Lewis

The Lewis Team at Keller Williams - San Diego, CA

The Lewis Team at Keller Williams in San Diego CA

Darleen,

Thanks - We Veterans appreciate it.

Mike Lewis Sgt. USMC 1984-1988

Nov 09, 2007 06:35 AM

Mike ~ Thank you for your service! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and Veterans Day.

Nov 09, 2007 06:47 AM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

You are so right, Darleen.

It is a shame how we have seemingly forgotten the reason for the three day weekend!

Nov 09, 2007 11:47 AM

Mike ~ Yes, it is a shame that some folks only think about having a 3-day weekend. I think we sometimes take our freedoms for granted. Maybe because we've always had them? I don't know!

Nov 09, 2007 12:16 PM

Matthew Rosov

Amerisave Mortgage Corporation - Laurel, MD

Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist

I have nothing but respect for the men and women who serve in today's (and yesterday's) military. They do a job few want to be a part of especially when put into situations by political leaders who don't know the meaning or benefit of diplomacy.

I have always despised those who treat the military with disrespect for all they do.

Thank-you, Darleen, for posting this.

Nov 10, 2007 01:21 AM

Matthew ~ When I was in college, I did a school assignment on homeless Veterans for a journalism class. This one gentleman had served in Vietnam and had ended up homeless in the 1980s. It was quite eye-opening, to say the least. It makes me sad just to think about it. I can still see his face.

Nov 10, 2007 04:07 AM

Dick & Sandy Beals

Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

Thanks Darleen! A lot has happened since I served... '65-'69 I would not have given those years up for anything.

Dick Beals

Nov 11, 2007 02:27 AM

Dick ~ Thank you so much for your service!

Nov 11, 2007 05:05 AM

Kimberly Grant

Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL

Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama

Darleen, I agree with you. Its far beyond whether we agree or not with the war. Its about honoring those that make the ultimate sacrifice for us whether it is now or in wars past. My hats off to all those in the military in every branch of service.

Nov 11, 2007 06:30 AM

Kimberly ~ Hi. Thanks for stopping by. I only wish there was more we could do for those who have served or are curently serving. I've often heard people say that they don't know what to do so they do nothing. I think something as simple as a card would let the Veterans know we're thinking of them.

Nov 11, 2007 01:27 PM

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Charlotte, NC

Today was such a busy day, even being a holiday that I did not get the chance to post here to thank the many veterans that have served our country.

THANK YOU for all you have offered and sacrificed for our country. You deserve more than we as a country will ever be able to give.

Nov 12, 2007 11:09 AM

Ed ~ Yes, we most definitely owe so much to our Veterans. We'll never be able to repay them - but we can sure try!

Nov 12, 2007 02:34 PM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

Thanks for this post. We need to remember that our Vets wrote a blank check to the USA for "up to and including my life". That is honor and not enough people have a clue what that is anymore.

Nov 12, 2007 02:37 PM

Simon ~ Wow! That's deep. Reading your words sent chills up my spine. What you said is true - but so many people have no clue about what our Veterans have - and continue to endure.

Nov 12, 2007 02:43 PM

We have real short memories unfortunately and that includes what our Vets do for us. Someone else once said that Freedom isn't free. I did a story on my radio show this week which revealed that a full 25% of the homeless population of the United States are Vets. That is both disgraceful and unacceptable.

Nov 12, 2007 11:59 PM

Simon ~ Wow, I hadn't heard that statistic - a full 25 percent of the homeless are Veterans?! Oh my goodness! This is definitely unacceptable. We must all do our parts to serve those who have served us. Whether it's writing a check to a worthy cause that helps our Vets or reaching out personally to those we know are in need.

Nov 13, 2007 01:06 PM

Darleen - that statistic is true and it is shameful. I actually think it will take more than money. We need to write to our elected representatives and let them know that something needs to be done. Better pensions for those who have served. Better ways of keeping in touch. Better ways of helping them find jobs once they leave. But certainly, that stat is unacceptable.

Nov 13, 2007 01:50 PM

Anonymous

WW11=VET

Thanks,keep up the good work for akk

Nov 29, 2007 08:43 AM

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