Memorial Day Celebrations and Thank You's
I was very moved when I watched the Memorial Day celebration on PBS (called National Memorial Day Concert) last night that was held on the White House Lawn or near it. It was hosted by Gary Sinese (CSI, NYC), Joe Magntagna (Criminal Minds), Katherine McPhee(American Idol), Katie Holmes, Colin Powell and many more well-known individuals who are big supporters of the military. Just looking at some of the injured vets made me feel very sad and at the same time, happy to see the love and support of their families. They have such a tough road to climb. The vets who were there with head and facial injuries made me feel like crying. I remember as a teenager visiting the Naval Hospital in Phila with my friend. They had a social night every so often for the injured vets. There were so many young men their with arms and legs missing and paraplegics who laid on their stomach on a table bearly lifting their heads from the tables. I also remember visiting my brother who lost his legs in the Vietnam War at a hospital for a full year while he recovered. All vets need our support, whether it's saying "Thank You for your service" or donating to various charities like Disabled American Veterans or Operation Shoebox. There are so many out there. Or just remembering to put out a flag in the front of your house just to let all know vets know that we appreciate your service to our country.
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