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My husband is a veteran. Every year my son's school puts on a Veteran's Day breakfast. They invite parents, grandparents, and other family members of the students who are veterans.
Last year they gave the veterans things made by the school, (a placemat in red, white, and blue, Handmade cards, etc). The student counsel even gave each veteran a special certificate honoring their service, dedication, and sacrifices.
The best part of the breakfast was our 9 year old pride in his father.
It was a wonder year and we are looking forward to this years breakfast.
Isn't that what Veteran's day is really about? Showing respect and thanks to the men and women who gave their talents, devotion, and sometimes their lives?
My husband may soon be going to Afghanistan. So this Veteran's day is especially precious to me and my children.
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Now that I'm out, I'm missing the "doing the right thing" of the military, and wish to show my support of that. So if I had a flag to display at my home, or an organization like the USO to support, I would enjoy that. It might be that he/she would like to support those things, and a donation made in his/her name would be appreciated.
But when I had just gotten out of the military I wanted nothing to do with it. And a lot of people hated their service with a passion. So definitely find out whether he/she would like something relating to the military before getting any gifts. And while you're finding out how they liked their time, they might subconsciously drop a clue about what they might want.
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I recently read an article about a man whose grandfather and father were veterans. For the past 5 years he has made it a mission to buy a veteran breakfast on Veteran's Day. He goes to his favorite restaurant and observes people who may be wearing a shirt, hat, or some apparel indicating they are a Veteran. He politely asks if they are a Veteran, offers a brief word of Thanks and proceeds to pay their tab.
Please remember to thank the wives of veterans also for their ever-demanding support.
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If he's into coffee, then why not give him a coffee machine with like 2 months of coffee supplies in it? Or if you think his wardrobe is lacking, then give him a great button down top. If his eyes don't seem like compatible enough for his glasses, then have him change those lenses.
These veterans once saved our country that's why it's better if we'll give something that could make this life easier in return that's why I suggested those. But I think the best gift you could give him is time.
Life is short. Always make the most out of it. Spend time with him. Talk about anything under the sun. Some veterans would love to share their stories. So asked him about those. I'm sure he'll love the feeling that there's still people out there who loves to hear his stories. :)
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I feel that a simple gift that just says thanks and reminds them that all the hard work that they did was very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Even just a thank you card seems to do the job with most.
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And *don't* talk about war and the fighting.
If he wants to Remember and bring it up, then listen and listen hard, otherwise it's his option to Remember... or not.
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"One thing that almost all veterans want is to simply be recognized for their service to their country. A gift that achieves this will be a popular one. Family members can collaborate on various projects to meet this end. One way would be to accumulate as much information on the veteran's life in the military as possible and present a written account of it as a gift. This will take time and energy, as you have to piece together dates and locations, the correct rank, who they served with and so forth. A surprise gift of this nature will be hard to compile accurately because it would entail doing the project without the help of the veteran themselves. If it is to be a surprise, you may need to get in touch with people he actually served with. If it is not to be a total surprise, then it will be easier to do. The account can read like a biography or it can focus on one particular event or series of events that the veteran would be most proud of."
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| November 08, 2009 10:14 AM |
Last year they gave the veterans things made by the school, (a placemat in red, white, and blue, Handmade cards, etc). The student counsel even gave each veteran a special certificate honoring their service, dedication, and sacrifices.
The best part of the breakfast was our 9 year old pride in his father.
It was a wonder year and we are looking forward to this years breakfast.
Isn't that what Veteran's day is really about? Showing respect and thanks to the men and women who gave their talents, devotion, and sometimes their lives?
My husband may soon be going to Afghanistan. So this Veteran's day is especially precious to me and my children.
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personal experience
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November 07, 2009 04:57 PM
While I was serving, I just wanted to be home. The comfort of my friends and family was the most priceless thing to me. Knowing that they cared about me while I was away. (Care packages were fantastic!) Now that I'm out, I'm missing the "doing the right thing" of the military, and wish to show my support of that. So if I had a flag to display at my home, or an organization like the USO to support, I would enjoy that. It might be that he/she would like to support those things, and a donation made in his/her name would be appreciated.
But when I had just gotten out of the military I wanted nothing to do with it. And a lot of people hated their service with a passion. So definitely find out whether he/she would like something relating to the military before getting any gifts. And while you're finding out how they liked their time, they might subconsciously drop a clue about what they might want.
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November 07, 2009 05:00 PM
My husband is a 20 year Navy veteran. I asked him this question. His reply is "Well, I think the best gift is just a sincere Thank you. It's nice to be thought of and even nicer to be appreciated." I recently read an article about a man whose grandfather and father were veterans. For the past 5 years he has made it a mission to buy a veteran breakfast on Veteran's Day. He goes to his favorite restaurant and observes people who may be wearing a shirt, hat, or some apparel indicating they are a Veteran. He politely asks if they are a Veteran, offers a brief word of Thanks and proceeds to pay their tab.
Please remember to thank the wives of veterans also for their ever-demanding support.
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November 07, 2009 10:43 PM
If you really wanted to give a material thing, then go for the stuffs he could use or could make his life easier. Depend it to his interests too. If he's into coffee, then why not give him a coffee machine with like 2 months of coffee supplies in it? Or if you think his wardrobe is lacking, then give him a great button down top. If his eyes don't seem like compatible enough for his glasses, then have him change those lenses.
These veterans once saved our country that's why it's better if we'll give something that could make this life easier in return that's why I suggested those. But I think the best gift you could give him is time.
Life is short. Always make the most out of it. Spend time with him. Talk about anything under the sun. Some veterans would love to share their stories. So asked him about those. I'm sure he'll love the feeling that there's still people out there who loves to hear his stories. :)
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November 08, 2009 12:18 AM
My Grandpa is a verteran and one year I got him a simple mug that said thanks on it and a silly card that inside showed the appreciation from the whole family for whgat he did for our country. He started crying... I feel that a simple gift that just says thanks and reminds them that all the hard work that they did was very much appreciated and will never be forgotten. Even just a thank you card seems to do the job with most.
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November 08, 2009 04:22 AM
I suggest that you give a Schweizer Messer to him,this gift can help him much in his living,he can use it to open beer,to repair furniture,ever to trim his nails.why you not give useful and helpful gift to him?and this gift is so cheap,he can't refuse it.is it? you may find place in links below to purchase it,good time to you.
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http://www.ebay.com
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November 08, 2009 07:51 AM
On Remembrance Day, take him/her out for a dinner, a movie or some theater, a nightclub, get zonked out of your mind, do something crazy... And *don't* talk about war and the fighting.
If he wants to Remember and bring it up, then listen and listen hard, otherwise it's his option to Remember... or not.
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November 08, 2009 09:17 AM
The best to give a Veteran is to write him a biography depicting his personal experiences and sacrifices for the good of the many. -quote-
"One thing that almost all veterans want is to simply be recognized for their service to their country. A gift that achieves this will be a popular one. Family members can collaborate on various projects to meet this end. One way would be to accumulate as much information on the veteran's life in the military as possible and present a written account of it as a gift. This will take time and energy, as you have to piece together dates and locations, the correct rank, who they served with and so forth. A surprise gift of this nature will be hard to compile accurately because it would entail doing the project without the help of the veteran themselves. If it is to be a surprise, you may need to get in touch with people he actually served with. If it is not to be a total surprise, then it will be easier to do. The account can read like a biography or it can focus on one particular event or series of events that the veteran would be most proud of."
-end of quote
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http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21480/gifts_for_veterans_pg2_pg2.h...
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