How do i respect, and thank, war Veterans?

Question

I have to right a paper on ways to respect, and thank veterans. I need ideas because i have NO idea what to talk about. My whole paper just soundslike giberish.

Also, my begining sentice in a passage from The Decleration of Independence and i feel as if that is too cliche. Do you have any better ideas for an opening sentince?

Answer 1

Pray for our troops. God bless them !!!

Answer 2

I think your first sentence says it all: you were TOLD to write a paper, so you feel that you HAVE to write one, which, of course, you must, but nothing in your question or details indicates that you understand what veterans did or that you show any respect toward them at all. Therefore, your report will be empty and meaningless. With Veterans Day (Nov 11) approaching, you should strive to understand what veterans went through, even the ones who did not serve overseas. And, in my opinion, you cannot respect any veteran, if you do not understand both sides' point-of-view.

I suggest that you find a non-fiction book about wars that is written in the first person (i.e., narrative style). Given your poor spelling skills, you might find non-fictional movies to be easier. There are plenty of both available, and many offer more than one side of the "story", at your local library and bookstores. Here is a VERY short list of based on real-life war situations:

Book: "Chicken Hawk" by Robert Mason
Book or Movie: "A Town Like Alice" by Nevil Shute
Movie: "Tora! Tora! Tora!"
Movie: "The Bridge on the River Kwai"

I've added a couple of links, below, which include fictional films, but some are quite adept at capturing the effects of war, if you look beyond the gunfire and explosions.

Answer 3

You could start your paper by asking a question. WHY DO WE HAVE VETERANS ? What and why do they put themselves in harms way. To respect a veteran you can honor your country and flag. When they play the national anthem stand at attention and render the proper salute. Do not keep talking and milling around. Mostly the only ones that I see saluting the flag are Veterans. Especially at parades. If you see a veteran don't be afraid to talk to him and to thank him for his service. He will more than likely thank you for caring.

Answer 4

Hello Dani Renee:

I am a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War.

I communicate with thousands of Veterans person to person as well as through the internet every week.

Veterans really do not ask for anything more of our nation then just their fair share of our "American Dreams" and the honorable assistence of the Veterans Administration when re-entering our culture after service and when their health requires it.

For most Veterans, your understanding of just how precious the freedom is that they have served to defend is abundant respect and thanks for their service.

Your efforts to always recognize that other US Citizens - even those you may not agree with - also have those rights, is a shining "Point of Light" example to those Veterans that their efforts have not been in vain.

Always, just a simple "Thank you for your service!" when you meet a Veteran is a most welcome recognition and honor.

If you feel a need to be more formal in your recognition of Veterans service to our nation, you could volunteer to help place flags on the graves of Veterans at the cemetary, or do volunteer work at the nearest Veterans home or nursing home, or just visit them in the nursing homes and hospitals in your area.

Many Veterans - in nursing homes and hospitals - do not have relatives close enough to visit them, and a short visit from anyone is a very welcomed event.

If you would like to write to any of our individual troops in harm's way today, most branches of the service have a form of "To Any Troop" letter or email delivery. Your local Recruiter should have some information or might be able to tell you how to write to any Troops on duty from your State - perhaps a Reserve unit called to actuve duty!

As always, when a service member serves overseas or in a theater of war, any little "care packages" from the homeland are blessings beyond measure.

Believe it or not, little packages of wet wipes, or handi-wipes for the hands and face, zip lock baggies to keep the desert sand out of clean clothes and wash cloths, and - of course - wrapped candies (hard candies usually do not melt in desert temperatures) from home are always welcome surprise treats in the current warzones.

Unless from immediate family, homemade goodies are not good treats to send, as on the warfront they have no way of knowing if the treats were prepared with the intention of doing harm.

As far as feeling like use of any quote from The Declaration of Independence or (may I suggest "We the People") from the United States Constitution is cliche - no, it is not, not when thousands have shed their blood or given their lives in defense of the freedoms of the citizens of this great nation.

Such a quote is an honor of recognition to Veterans.

Veterans swore an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Veterans have never been relieved of that oath.

Veterans served and still serve so that "We the People" may prosper, grow and continue to live in a nation of freedom.

Gary

Answer 5

Start your paper with a question. Maybe something like: How many people are veterans or know a veteran?

Do your research so you can answer question like: what type of jobs we do, what we go through on a regular basis and during war time. You can't thank someone if you don't know what you are thanking them for.

Answer 6

First of all, War Veterans don't need your respect or thanks. They did the job because they knew it needed doing, not because of anything you could give them. Still it's nice to remind them that we don't take their service and sacrifice for granted.

Little ways: If you see a soldier, go out of your way to thank him or her. Just walk up to them, offer your hand and say "Thank you for what you do." That's all. No need to elaborate or make conversation. They know, and they understand. They may not have served in combat, but they served.

Announce your support. I have met some wonderful people who came up to me to thank me for my POW/MIA T-shirt.

Big ways: See to it that the sacrifice they made was not in vain. Take action locally to get the word out to not vote for people who will take the results of their service and throw it in the trash can. Do not vote for politicians who are pursuing defeat at any cost for the USA.

Opening sentence? How about Churchill? "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."

Or from A Few Good Men? "I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it."

Or Kipling? "Yes, making mock o' uniforms that guard you while you sleep"

Or Orwell? "Those who ‘abjure’ violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf."

Answer 7

First of all, use spell check!