(A reprint of a previous post.)

To honor my many family members who have served in the military …
To honor my dear surrogate grandfather, Ted Albers (RIP), who was drafted into the Army at the age of 34, captured at the Battle of the Bulge, and held as a POW under the end of WWII …
To honor my husband, a Vietnam-era Navy veteran who flew in P3s looking for Russian submarines …
To honor them, I’ve made a donation to The New York Bar Foundation’s fundraiser to assist veterans in need of legal services (https://nylawyerslovevets.swell.gives/).
Don’t just thank a veteran for his or her service. Hug them. Hold them close and tell them you love them. Support them. Make sure what they fought for is not denied to them.

Very nice, Marie–to put those thoughts into action–and to make that donation to help them.
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What a lovely post, Marie. And a lovely gesture to donate to the cause. My father and uncles served in the military. I’m grateful for their service.
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Thanks to the Vets in your life! I’d be honored if you would share my post with your husband since I am specifically thanking our Vietnam Vets in it.
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Will do 🙂
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Lovely tribute, Marie. I’m grateful for all of those who served and continue to do so.
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Yes, we most always honor the service of our military. My dad was a paratrooper in WWII – he suffered back injuries and what we now call PTSD for the rest of his life, but never complained, and never talked about his service. Your donation is noteworthy and well done.
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Thank you 🙂
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Well done. Marie.
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Thank you, Marie. And a big thank you to your loved ones. xo
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“Make sure what they fought for is not denied to them.”
You said it all.
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I’ll repeat my last comment. Well Done, Marie.
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Thank you … hugs!
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😁
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mmm, you live in Florida. I think most have forgotten. Yet, we must preserve. Your words give me hope.
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More remember than you think 😉
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I did not see this the first time around, so I appreciate your posting it again. So many who gave so much. Thank you for reminding all of us.
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Thank you, Ellen!
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Thank you for this important reminder, Marie! My husband is a Navy retiree, and my dad was a WWII vet.
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My pleasure, Liz!
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A lovely tribute, Marie! 💙
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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🤗
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Back at ya 🙂
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🙂
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Thank you for this post! Thank you for the reminder. 💖
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Ah, thank you for reading and commenting, Amy!
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