Veterans Day, celebrated each year on Nov. 11, is a chance to
honor those who’ve served our country. Not to be confused with Memorial
Day, when we remember those who’ve died in service, Veterans Day is all about
acknowledging and thanking our military members, both past and
present, for their courage and sacrifices. In addition to Bar B Qing with
friends, Here are 12 ways you can make this holiday more meaningful.
Attend a Veterans Day Parade
One way to show support to veterans is by showing up at your local
community Veterans Day parade.
Visit
Memorials and Museums
Throughout the nation there are many memorials and museums commemorating the sacrifices, courage and history of our military men and women.
Send Care Packages
Show
deployed troops your support by sending them care packages abroad.
Reach Out to Veterans In Your
Family and Community
While thanking a vet is great, listening to them
share their stories is even better.
Volunteer or Donate to
Military Support Organizations
Volunteering for or donating to organizations
that help veterans, active duty military and their families
Teach Your Grandchildren
About the Military
Honoring the men and women who’ve served our
country begins by teaching our kids about the military, including the history
of our armed forces
Place Flags on Veterans’ Graves
Cemeteries may be spooky for some people, but
for others, they’re an important reminder of the people we’ve lost
Read a Book About Military
History
Learning about the past is an important way to
understand the future.
Watch a Historical War Film
Movies can be entertaining and educational,
making them a great way to learn about the history of our nation.
Have a Moment of Silence
For a century, it’s been tradition to take a
moment of silence at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month to
commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918.
Pay the Tab for a Vet
You don’t have to wait for Veterans Day to do something meaningful for vets. Whenever you’re out to eat, pay attention to the customers around you. Is there a veteran in the same line or seated at a table nearby? Use the opportunity to pick up their tab. You can even do so anonymously.
Make Your Porch Light Green
For just a few dollars you can do something this
Veterans Day to show your support to vets and all it takes is changing a bulb.
By swapping out your regular porch light with a green lightbulb, you’re
participating in a nationwide movement known as Greenlight a Vet, which
lets veterans in your area know you acknowledge and honor their service and
sacrifices.
