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November 11, 2004
Veterans Day
Thank you to all veterans of our Armed Forces, and to those currently serving.
At precisely 11AM President Bush will speak at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetary and will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. World War I ended at 11AM on November 11, 1918.
Here are some ways that all of us can support our troops:
Make a contribution to Fisher House. This Rockville MD foundation "provides temporary housing and other support services for military personnel wounded in the War on Terror and their families."
Not all soldiers in the field have families to write them. You can be a "pen pal" to a soldier by signing up at Adopt-a-Platoon. If you can get your office or family involved, you can support an entire platoon.
Treats for Troops provides another way to send care packages to our soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
You can donate your frequent flyer miles to troops to Operation Hero Miles so that they can make their way home when they get some R & R. When troops are granted leave, the government only pays their way to Germany or one of three airports in the United States; Baltimore/Washington International, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Atlanta. the troops must pay their own way after that.
Defend America has many great ways in which we can support our troops.
Show Thanks lists many organizations also.
Iraqi children need our help, too. By ensuring their successful future we safeguard American soldiers in the future. Helping Iraqi Schools does just what their name indicates.
Actor Gary Sinise helped launch Operation Iraqi Children. They also send school supply kits to Iraqi children, and are in need of our support.
Chief Wiggles runs Operation Give, which in addition to collecting toys for needy Iraqi children, is also in need of items for the hygene kits they also send.
Posted by Tom at November 11, 2004 11:05 AM
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