Veterans Day

Flags flapped in the wind, flashing colors of blue, red, and white. Salutes. Handshakes. A nod or two and a “thank you.” Special ceremonies bring gratitude and togetherness. Meals shared bring thankfulness. This is Veterans Day. Or what Veterans Day should be.

Right now, many veterans in the United States are suffering. Grieving. Some are struggling to make a living. Some haven’t been able to get the best medical care. Grief can be overbearing on top of the problems they face. Many who served have lost a relative or friend in combat or from medical complications, injuries, disease, etc. Our veterans need our support more than ever.

To all veterans–thank you for your service. We appreciate you and your sacrifices made for our country. Thank you.

Here is our tribute to you.

Veterans Day Musical Tributes

God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood – This classic American song represents every American. It acknowledges how veterans fight for this country, and some give their lives so it can remain free. Veterans, you make us proud to be an American. Thank you for your service.

Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue by Toby Keith – Another classic and well-known American song that ignites a fire in every American. This song came to be after the 9/11 attack and has become one patriotic anthem that is often played on Independence Day. Veterans, thank you for your sacrifices made. We offer our sincere condolences to any family who has lost someone in or related to the attack America faced that day. We are here to support you.

American Soldier by Toby Keith – This song truly depicts the sacrifices our veterans have made, and no matter how difficult, it was a sacrifice they committed to for the sake of our whole country. Veterans, we appreciate you so much. Thank you for not giving up on our country through the storms and the current storm we face today. It is an honor to have someone like you fighting for us. Thank you.

Veterans Day Quotes

Through the following quotes, we want to show you our appreciation. Thank you for all you have done for us.

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere who bravely bears his country’s cause.”

– Abraham Lincoln

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”

– Ronald Reagan

“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.”

– Wallace Bruce

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

– John F. Kennedy

“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem.“

– Ronald Reagan

“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.”

– Eleanor Roosevelt

Bakken-Young Can Help

Dear Veterans, we are proud to offer you free grief support services. Please contact us today so we can serve you. There are many opportunities for grief support, starting with our activities or grief groups on our calendar.

Quote references: https://www.countryliving.com/life/g24793588/veteran-day-quotes/