Joseph Ambrose, an 86-year-old World War I veteran, attends the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1982. He is holding the flag that covered the casket of his son, who was killed in the Korean War. Photo originally from en.wikipedia.
Veterans Day is just one day to honor the courageous men and women that have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. It is also a day to recognize the myriad of challenges many veterans face when they return home.
Sadly, these issues get very little public attention except on national holidays like Veterans Day. Many Americans tend to forget that there are thousands of veterans struggling every day to rediscover themselves and reintegrate back into their communities.
We would like our veterans–as well as their spouses, dependent family members and survivors–to know that we are on their side.
VetsFirst will continue to help disabled veterans transition back to their families and communities and we will continue to ensure they receive healthcare, compensation, rehabilitation, and other benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
May God bless all of our Nation’s veterans and those that care for them.
The VetsFirst Staff