Grateful for Military Families This Thanksgiving

We hope you enjoyed reading about our Veterans Day activities. I must say it was a great feeling to see so much enthusiastic support from literally tens of thousands of parade goers and Veterans alike.

Veterans Advantage has been active in community events in our NYC-area since our founding 10 years ago. Recently, for instance, I had the good fortune to be invited to a special fundraiser hosted by the Outward Bound foundation, recognizing the special work they are doing for vets, picking up the tab for them to enjoy the great outdoors in character and self-esteem building hiking and camping trips. We were touched by a speech by Army Chief of Staff Casey and his lovely wife, who told everyone that military families need our thanks, but also our help “now, more than ever.”

Home Depot CEO Frank Blake spoke movingly about his company and family’s commitment to support those who serve.

As you celebrate Thanksgiving this week, take a moment to say a prayer for those in harm’s way in far-off lands, who serve and sacrifice on behalf of our country. And as President Obama declared this month Military Family Month, we should all find ways to thank the families behind our servicemen and women. Let’s not forget that when one member of the family serves, the whole family serves.

Happy Thanksgiving!