The Parades Are Over. Where Are Your Vets?

PO2 Harold Ashton — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:25:59 -0500

November 12 falls after Veteran's Day. Flags are furled. High school bands have returned home.

If you were like many Americans on November 12 of this year, you did take time to honor those who have fought - and still fight for - our country. Perhaps you were there personally to watch the parades that day which took place in the largest and smallest cities.

It is more probable that you caught a snippet of the parade on the evening news. What is even more likely is that you were at the mall to take advantage of "Veteran's Day Bargains." Or, the last and saddest possibility, the day slipped past without your noticing it.

I can tell you, Veteran's Day is no discount bargain for those who have served. And, being noticed is what most will starve for over the next 364 days.

The parades are over. The services are over. Where are the veterans?

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If you were like many Americans on November 12 of this year, you did take time to honor those who have fought - and still fight for - our country. Perhaps you were there personally to watch the parades that day which took place in the largest and smallest cities.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 23 at 2015 9:33 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:33:51 -0500

Still see Plenty of them Panhandling on Country Club Plaza here in Kansas City but I don't see as many in Camps under the Bridges (I think the City is making them Hide Better is all).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2015 10:37 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:37:04 -0500

Sadly, most people are just weekend "patriots".

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Nov 24 at 2015 10:41 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:41:59 -0500

working to help other vets...